Mark’s Motivational Podcast – Authors Tuesday
Episode Show Notes: Featuring Theresa Mackiewicz

In this inspiring Authors Tuesday episode, Mark sits down with Theresa Mackiewicz, a multi-award-winning author, dedicated special education teacher, and passionate advocate for children’s social-emotional growth.

Theresa shares her mission to support students who face challenges and how she uses storytelling as a powerful tool to guide and empower young minds. Through her beloved Mrs. Sunshine series, she creates meaningful social stories that model positive behavior, emotional awareness, and resilience.

As a high school special education teacher in a social-emotional learning environment, Theresa brings real-world insight into the struggles many students face today—and how educators, parents, and communities can better support them. She also opens up about her journey as an author, including her numerous book signings across the United States, appearances on television and podcasts, and her collaborations with organizations like the Honey Dew Team to expand her reach and impact.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Theresa discusses balancing her career with family life as a proud mother of twin boys and the wife of a Coast Guard officer—proving that purpose, passion, and perseverance can coexist.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How social stories can positively shape children’s emotional development
• The inspiration behind the Mrs. Sunshine series
• Insights from working in special education and social-emotional learning environments
• The importance of community outreach and collaboration in education
• Strategies for encouraging resilience and confidence in children
• Theresa’s journey as an author, educator, and mother

Tune in for a heartfelt and motivating conversation about making a difference—one child, one story, and one step at a time.

Here is Theresa's website: www.tmackbooks.comThanks for checking this out.