Maria Florkiewicz was born in a small town in Pa. At a young age she was whisked off to NYC where she not only had difficulty with the transformation from going to a catholic school to an inner city school, but also had to emotionally deal with an extremely dysfunctional family.

She’s a life-long educator who taught a broad spectrum from kindergarten to a variety of colleges and universities in the states. She taught for Department of Defense overseas, counseled young soldiers, and assisted in their development of basic skills. Through her own life experiences and struggles, she was able to help kids cope with their own struggles and difficulties in life.

Today, she loves spending time with her husband and horses. Maria has a Master’s Degree from Boston University in Human Services and counseling. Unbreakable Determination is Maria’s first book.