About the author
Tina spent the bulk of her career teaching middle school math in the New York City area. Upon retirement, she created and founded The Girls Center and GirlCentered, empowerment programs for adolescent girls.
Tina holds a B.A. in American Studies from Middlebury College and an M.Ed from Harvard Graduate School of Education.
She is most proud of being the mother of three self-aware, compassionate, strong and growing young adults and two rambunctious grandchildren.
Tina, along with her husband and golden retriever, split their time between Massachusetts and Hutchinson Island, Florida.
Centered
This poetic and uplifting book invites you on a soulful journey toward self-awareness, renewed confidence, and inner peace. With warmth and whimsy, Tina shares seven simple practices that help quiet the noise, clear the clutter, and reconnect you to what truly matters.
Sprinkled with heartfelt wisdom and practical insights — like “Invest in being you” and “Learn from those who are different from you” —Centered doesn’t preach. It inspires. Each page feels like a personal note from a friend who’s walked the path and wants to walk it with you.
Whether you’re navigating challenges, healing, growing, or simply searching for more joy, Centered offers comfort, clarity, and encouragement. It’s a small book with a big heart—perfect for anyone seeking to feel more real, grounded, and whole.
May it bring a smile to your face, a lightness to your step, and a deeper trust in who you already are.
