About the Author

Meet Dana

Dana has been teaching in the South Huntington School District for 18 years. She has taught second grade and currently teaches first. Dana received two Suffolk BOCES Educational Technology Integration Grant Awards in the areas of Character Education and Writing. She has a BS degree in Art Therapy, an MS degree in Elementary Education, and an MS degree in Instructional Technology, all from LIU CW Post.

Dana lives in Halesite, New York, with her husband, Joe, and stepson, Joey, along with her two dogs, Jack and Yugi, and cat, Prego.

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What Teachers are Saying

Let me start by saying, WOW! I was so impressed with this book. As a child growing up, I never felt comfortable in my own body, always negative so at times, I wasn’t happy.

If I would have thought the way this girl did, I would have been more positive and a lot happier.

If young people and adults alike thought more this way, there’d be a lot more people smiling in the world.

Definitely would recommend this book for not just the young but all age groups. It was positive and inspiring.

~ Catherine Sanchez,
Elementary School Paraprofessional

It Feels Good To Be Me! teaches children one of the most important skills that will help them throughout their whole life. It teaches children that their feelings are their guide, which relate to their thoughts that they have about themselves and the world around them. It also shows children that they have the power to create a new thought based on the idea that they are meant to be happy.

This book is a great resource for teachers to create a safe and loving environment where social and emotional learning is in place for the concepts are based on empowering children to be happy and feel good about who they are while navigating through a demanding curriculum.

~ Gail Shapiro,
Special Education Teacher

“It Feels Good To Be Me” is truly a gift of love! Mrs. Livoti has captured the essence of what courage truly is! This colorful book embodies the anti-bullying message in a charming, child-friendly way. It’s a great stepping-stone for future character building lessons. Best of all, it’s empowering while building a child’s self-esteem.

~ Maria McGinley,
K-6 Teacher