Here is a bit more about me…Dr. Marcie

For over 20 years I’ve helped families and schools change challenging behaviors.  From preschoolers who won’t sit still, to tweens who are defiant and disrespectful, to the teen who has ODD and/or ADHD, my realistic, action based approach results in stronger family connections, and positive classroom environments.  

After 15 years of transforming thousands classrooms and families, I began helping businesses expand their reach, increase their profit margin, and create healthier working environments through behavior change. From entrepreneurs who are just starting out, to multi-million dollar corporations, I provide realistic behavioral change strategies that enhance company culture, build stronger client relationships, and improve internal protocols. 

I am a trusted consultant, an international speaker, best selling author of Love Your Family Again and Love Your Classroom Again. Families, schools and the media rely on my behavior expertise for the most challenging behavior moments. You can find helpful strategies in my award-winning column in NY Parenting or in my appearances on NBC, FOX and PIX 11. As a guest on podcasts, radio shows and as a keynote speaker, I share my behavior wisdom through realistic ideas for your real life. If you need a weekly dose of behavior wisdom, sign up for my mailing list and they will be emailed right to you.

My passion comes from my own struggles. School was not my strong suite. Spelling was hard, social studies was confusing and reading was exhausting. Mrs. Ermelio, yes, I can still picture her, was the teacher who helped me learn to read. Each week she provided specialized help teaching me out of the box techniques because I just did not understand. Overcoming my own learning challenges and earning my doctorate from Teacher College, Columbia University before I was 30, led to my unique perspective.

On top of that, I was sick. In second grade I did not grow at all (maybe that is why I am only 5’1″) and in third grade, I was nauseous almost all the time. This required going to specialist after specialist, often with my parents receiving the answer that it was unknown what was wrong. While my health challenges changed as I grew up, I continued to have various vague aliments through my twenties. Again, my health returned with out of the box solutions, from non-traditional doctors.

After that, I went on to start my own company, Behavior and Beyond. It’s based in New York City and takes me around the world. From meeting with individual VIP clients in their hometown to school wide trainings to keynotes to thousands, I love sharing about behavior.

Overcoming my own learning challenges and getting healthy led to my unique view of the world. The most powerful unique views I have are: I know there is always an answer. I know that answer may be out of the box. I know the best answers require action steps. I know that the action steps need to be taken by you before asking anyone else to change. From my childhood I learned to be fiercely dedicated to learning: I learned to be resilient, I learned to be creative and I learned that to ask for help. These skills I get to use every day!

Creative answers to behavior problems is just who I am, it always has been. As a child, I was the one who my friends called when there was a problem. Not only would I listen, I would also find the best solution. As an adult, my friends still call me with problems and often I still find the best solution. I am excited that I get to bring this into my career. Each and every day I help find solutions to behavior problems.

Combining my natural love for helping people and finding answers with my fierce drive to continue learning has led me to my success. My journey has led me to earning my certification as a New York State Special Education Teacher as well as a New York State Certified Administrator. I am also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctorate (BCBA-D). After all my academic education, I have done lots of additional education. I am a certified yoga teacher and a Licensed Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, completed Tony Robbins’ Master University, and studied in craniosacral therapy. I do wonder what I will study next!

I am direct and clear — I speak with purpose. I celebrate every step of every accomplishment because life is better with a daily happy dance. I am constantly pushing myself to improve and learn; how can I ask you to do that if I have not done the same? My voice, approach, and manner cut through the challenges that are stopping you from having the most amazing life possible. That amazing life includes your kids being ROCKSTARS, your business THRIVING and your days HAPPY! I am here to help make that happen, every step of the way!