Marissa Illiano

I recently graduated from West Chester University in May 2011 with a health and physical education certification and minors in Athletic coaching and health science. I am 23 years old and have always had a passion towards maintaining a healthy lifestyle and physical fitness. I was always involved in playing sports such as volleyball, basketball and soccer. Currently my favorite physical activity is Zumba! I am currently substituting in 3 school districts in any subject area and try to teach Zumba at every opportunity I am given. I am fluent in English, Italian and Spanish. I have always had the desire to travel and teach physical fitness abroad.

I am in the fitness industry because fitness has always been an essential part of my life. Being involved in sports and recreation has taught me life lessons as well as maintaining an overall well-being. I have an immense passion for teaching others how to adopt skills and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. I want people to understand and appreciate Zumba's fitness and fun it offers! As a substitute teacher I have been working with students k-12 and always enjoy helping people at any age with health concerns and nutritional information to obtain a more healthy lifestyle.