I'm Marissa Garbiero and I will be your child's ELA teacher. This is my 4th year teaching in 6th, and my 22nd year here at Nixon Academy. You may have also seen me outside running the Jog-A-Thon every year. 

I grew up in Cerritos and went to private school through high school. I got my Bachelors Degree in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Humanities through Literature, as well as my Multiple Subject Credential through Cal State, Long Beach. GO BEACH! I received my Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia University. 

My family is very important to me. I am very close to my parents, and to my brother and his family, especially my two nieces, Lexi and Mel. This year both girls will be juniors. Mel at Millikan HS and Lexi at Cal Poly SLO. I love spending time with my family, reading, and traveling. I am also currently in the throws of major construction on my house. Oh the dust...

I look forward to getting to know all of our 6th graders this year and making it a fantastic last year at Nixon!