Marisa Scarpitta graduated from Marist College with degrees in psychology, elementary education, and secondary education. She is currently pursuing a master's degree in elementary education. She aims to bring adventure, imagination, and differentiation to her classroom through activities like acting out stories, field trips, debates, project-based learning, webquests, and music. Her interests include writing, dancing, reading, traveling, and animals. She has experience student teaching and working as a nanny.