Mary J Robinson, M.A.
Author, Teacher, Alternative & Holistic Health Services
My Book on Amazon: Seed, Stem, Bloom: Lessons From My Faith-led Journey Through CANcer
Meet Mary J Robinson…
Mary J Robinson is a warrior.
She is a mom, wife, sister, daughter, teacher, and healer. Mary is determined -- accustomed to putting on the Armor of God and going to battle.
After not feeling well in 2014, this always-on-the-go woman had a diagnosis that not only changed her perspective on life but also deepened her commitment to the one she already had. A bone marrow biopsy confirmed that Mary had acute myeloid leukemia (AML). A relapse in 2017 determined that an allogeneic stem cell transplant was the only option for long-term survival. During her fight for life, Mary was introduced to Reiki -- a Japanese form of energy healing -- and eventually became a Reiki Master/Teacher. From there, she began learning about Healing Touch, which is another energy-healing modality involving therapeutic touch. In 2018, Mary completed a two-year program through Prairie Star Center for Herbal Studies and became a certified herbalist. In the fall of 2020, Mary was named an ordained minister through the Universal Brotherhood Movement, Inc. In April 2022, Mary became a Healing Touch Practitioner.
Prior to her cancer diagnosis in 2014, Mary earned Bachelor of Science endorsements in elementary education and mild to moderate disabilities through Chadron State College in 2001. She went on to earn a Master of Arts in special education, with an emphasis in visual impairments, through the University of Nebraska -- Lincoln in 2009. And she didn't stop there! In 2011, Mary achieved an orientation and mobility endorsement through the University of Northern Colorado, becoming certified in orientation and mobility in 2012.
It has always been one of Mary’s passions to work with students of special needs. She finds it very rewarding to help others reach new heights and teach them skills to continue on their God-given journey. During the majority of her career, Mary has been a teacher of the visually impaired and provided orientation and mobility services to students from birth through twenty-one years of age. Mary was one of sixteen teachers chosen nationwide to be in the first Teacher of Tomorrow Program of 2010-2011. This program, hosted by the National Federation of the Blind, helped establish a network system with other teachers and leaders in the visually impaired community. These connections better equipped Mary to prepare her students for the real world.
In addition to these singular accomplishments, Mary is also the founder of the Sensory Courtyard, where “Seeds Sown Today Bring Blossoms Tomorrow.” The Sensory Courtyard covers approximately three thousand square feet and is located in Fremont, Nebraska. This interactive space consists of specialized educational areas, each designed to spark the senses in a different way.
Mary's story gives hope and reassurance. Her perseverance confirms the power of a positive mindset and faith.