Growing Up Together Health Ed
Our Mission Statement
Growing Up Together Health Ed empowers 5th grade students and their families to navigate puberty with knowledge, confidence, and open communication. Through interactive, 90‑minute, age‑appropriate workshops, we provide clear, accurate information about the physical, emotional, social, and mental changes of puberty, while creating a supportive space where questions are welcomed and feelings are respected.
Our mission is to help students understand that puberty is a normal part of growing up, that everyone develops at their own pace, and that they are never alone in what they’re experiencing. At the same time, we equip parents and caregivers with practical tools, language, and strategies so they can continue these conversations at home with calm, confidence, and care.
By partnering with schools and aligning our program with New York State Health Education Learning Standards, we aim to strengthen school–family collaboration, promote healthy decision‑making, and build a foundation of trust, respect, and body confidence that students can carry with them into adolescence and beyond.
Our Maturation Experts
We are a dedicated team of health educators committed to providing a supportive and professional environment for students to explore their growth and development.
Kerry Figueiredo
Kerry Figueiredo is a New York State Professionally Certified Health and Physical Education teacher for grades K–12 with nearly two decades of experience in health education. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from LIU Post and a Master of Liberal Studies degree from Stony Brook University.
Kerry began her career with the New York City Department of Education, teaching elementary health and physical education, where she also became a turnkey trainer for the NYC HIV curriculum.
For the past nine years, Kerry has been an educator in the Rockville Centre Union Free School District, where she currently serves as the lead high school health teacher, Intervention Dean, and advisor to multiple student clubs. She also co-created the district’s elementary maturation curriculum and, alongside Keith Bosch, has successfully implemented the program for the past six years across the district’s elementary schools.
As both an experienced health educator and a mother of three school-aged children, Kerry understands the importance of providing children and families with accurate, age-appropriate information in a supportive and comfortable environment. She is passionate about helping children navigate puberty and adolescence with confidence while giving parents the knowledge and tools to continue these important conversations at home.
Keith Bosch is a Certified New York State Health and Physical Education teacher with extensive experience teaching adolescent health education. Upon graduating from Adelphi University in 2005 with a Bachelors of Arts and Masters in Science he began his teaching career in West Hempstead teaching High School health and physical education. After seven years he transitioned to the Rockville Centre school district where for the past six years, he has worked with students to build a strong foundation in puberty education, personal wellness, healthy relationships, and responsible decision-making.
Keith is committed to creating a positive and respectful environment where students feel comfortable learning about the physical and emotional changes of adolescence. His engaging teaching style helps make sensitive topics approachable while encouraging open communication between parents and children. He believes that providing accurate information and fostering mutual respect empowers young people to make healthy choices throughout their lives.
Together, Kerry and Keith have taught hundreds of students and families, providing engaging, age-appropriate health education that supports New York State learning standards while strengthening the partnership between schools and families.