Hello! My name is Marisa Vaskalis and I'm so happy to be part of the FVES team. I'm looking forward to having your child in my class this year! :) 

I'm originally from Pennsylvania and have lived in both Scranton, PA and Pittsburgh, PA (go Steelers!). I have my Bachelor's degree in Education with a Reading Endorsement from Malone University in Ohio. 

I love Star Wars, Marvel, Harry Potter, classic literature - especially Jane Austen - and of course, children's lit (favorites include Mo Willems, Jan Brett, Leo Lionni, and more!). I love board games, music, and being in nature. 

My husband, Zachary, and I have been living in Fuquay Varina for nine years now, along with our daughter, Evie, who will be in fourth grade here at FVES next year. We also share our home with our Westie, Peyton; or rather, he shares it with us. :) 

The 2021 - 2022 school year was my very first at FVES. I know that I have found a forever home here - I have completely fallen in love with this sweet school. I'm so proud to be part of the wonderful team here and I'm so happy to serve the very community which I call home. 

I work to create a classroom that offers intentional, engaging instruction + creative curricular experiences,  while fostering a joyful, welcoming, and rigorous classroom community of learners, collaborators, and critical thinkers. I love all of my students and I so enjoy the cohesive and loving class family that we become. 

Email: mvaskalis@wcpss.net