About the Author

Judy Marano lives in beautiful Brewster, New York with her husband, two dogs, and two cats. She is the mom of twin boys who are successfully navigating the world as decent, kind human beings. She is a college professor of writing and public speaking as well as a business owner. Educational Awareness, her company, assists high school students through the college process, with her favorite part being the college essay. She does not miss a day on her yoga mat or going for a long walk. She is a beach-loving girl whose happy place is in the Jersey shore.
Credentials:
Credentials:
- Contributing writer at Best Self Magazine
- Licensed College Counselor and Certified Coaching Practitioner with a focus on high school and college transitions
- SUNY Professor of English and Public Speaking (native and non-native speakers)
- SUNY Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence