About the Facilitators
Mary Jane Carreno
Mary Jane Carreno is a Grief Facilitator and Support Specialist. Her advanced studies include a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Health Education along with two other master’s degrees and doctorate studies in Education. Her personal journey with loss and grief has been with family members and her late husband and daughter that warrants exposure for her to understand the needs that would be necessary for self-growth. She has also been teaching grief courses for eight years at churches and conducting memorial services. She has written many grief prayers, reflections and poems that have enhanced her well-being. She is currently an online teacher and university supervisor for student teachers. She has been in teaching and administrative offices for over fifty years with PK-12th grades, as well as university teaching for undergrads and graduate level students in Education.