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Marissa

Elementary School Teacher

Hometown: Long Island, NY

Tenure: 2

College: Earned a Master of Science degree in special education from Adelphia University; Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in early childhood & childhood education with a concentration in STEM from Hofstra University

Biography

Community Involvement:

I enjoy volunteering my time to give back to my community. I recently partnered with Dance to Heal, Inc., a nonprofit located in my hometown on Long Island. In support of my former dance teacher's niece, who was diagnosed with Leukemia at the age of five, I taught an NFL-style master class to raise money for research in the fight against Leukemia. Another organization that is important to me is the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. Each year, I'm involved in their Together in Teal walk to help raise awareness. I want to ensure that women and their families understand the early signs and symptoms to help with prevention and detection.

Favorite Appearance and why:

My most exciting experience so far was cheering at Super Bowl LVII! Representing the best organization in the NFL at the biggest game of the year was something I had only dreamed of. Leading up to the big game, I was involved in events both on national television and in the community. My favorite appearance was for NFL PLAY 60, which took place at a local high school in Arizona. Our mission was to encourage kids to be active for at least 60 minutes a day. As a teacher, I understand how important it is for children to run, exercise, and grow. I loved the opportunity to engage with our young fans and inspire them to take steps to live a happy and healthy lifestyle.