Hello! My name is Marilena Puma.  I attended St. Thomas Aquinas College and graduated with a BS in Elementary Education and with a minor in Social Science. I attended Seton Hall University and graduated with an MA in Elementary Education.  I previously taught at SJA in Hillsdale, NJ.  There I taught second grade for 4 years and third grade for 3 years.  This is my 10th year teaching first grade at Roosevelt School.  I absolutely love being a first grade teacher and look forward to another amazing school year.

I have been married for 14 years to my wonderful husband Peter.  We have 2 beautiful little girls named Ava and Eliana.  Ava is 10 years old and is excited to be starting fifth grade this fall and Eliana is 4 and very excited to start pre-k 4.  In my spare time, I like to be with my family and friends.  I love relaxing on the beach, riding four wheelers at our country house, roller blading/bike riding, shopping and of course teaching!