My name is Marissa Straccialini and I have been teaching at Bell Oaks for 19 years. As an undergraduate I attended St. Joseph's University, Rowan University, and even spent a semester abroad in Rome, Italy as a student of American University. I attended graduate school at Wilmington University where I earned a Master's Degree in Education-Literacy. 

I live with my husband and two children,  Ava (14)  & Marco (11) and our Goldendoodle, Bailey.  I spend most of my spare time at sporting events where I am either coaching my children's soccer teams or cheering from the sidelines of one of their basketball, football, or lacrosse games.  In my free time I enjoy traveling, reading, and spending time with my family at my favorite place, the beach!  I am also one of the soccer coaches here at Bell Oaks as well as the 8th grade Renaissance advisor.  I am looking forward to a fun and successful year!