Mary Grace Mangano

Mary Grace Mangano is a high school English teacher in Harlem, having previously taught middle school in Chicago. Mary Grace also loves writing poetry, running, reading, exploring, and learning new things. She finds inspiration everywhere.

Know these critical points about being a human trafficking volunteer.

Get Involved in the Fight Against Human Trafficking

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Read "Room with No View", a poem about freedom.

“Room with No View”

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Find the right words for what to say to someone with cancer by following this author's advice.

What to Say to Someone with Cancer

Learn how to help with climate change in 3 simple ways.

3 Essential Ways You Can Save the Planet

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This author deepened her faith by using running as a spiritual practice. Read how a running community helped that.

How I Found Spiritual Peace in My Running Routine

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Read this poem that details why the speaker of this poem is thankful for music.

“Thank You for the Music”

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This Grotto poetry is a poem about workday subway car rides home.

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Create and build stronger friendships by learning from JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis.

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Learn how to be an ally in the fight for racial justice by following this author's tips.

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Watch how Louisiana-based artist Jacob Zumo modernizes sacred art.

Louisiana Artist Modernizes Sacred Art

Manage the time you're given by following these five time management tips.

5 Tactics That Will Transform Your Time Management

Who was Saint Matthew the Evangelist? Get to know the saint who inspired this Spotify playlist.

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Have a healthy marriage during the pandemic by reading these tips that turned out to be lessons for this author.

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This monastery beer brings people together to celebrate beer, religious life, and community.

Brewing Beer at a Benedictine Monastery

Read how Father Josh Johnson talks about ways for how to combat racism in his podcast "Ask Father Josh".

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Work your way to success in your next job interview with these improv skills.

Preparing for a Job Interview? These Improv Skills Can Help

Read these helpful tips for first-generation college students here.

A First-Generation College Student’s Guide to Freshman Year