Marissa Franklin

Instructional Leader Fellow

As an Instructional Leader Fellow, Marissa works with the Executive Director to improve and refine the Jounce coaching model and leads training for teachers across Jounce partner schools.

Prior to joining Jounce, Marissa worked as a second-grade teacher for KIPP Camden. She also served as the Family Engagement coordinator for the school, organizing multiple events for the entire school. Prior to that, Marissa started her teaching career as a Kindergarten teacher with Mastery Charter Schools. She has taught English as a Second Language in Mexico and second grade in McLean, VA.

Marissa holds a Bachelor of Arts in English, a Master of Arts in Education, a Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certification, and a New Jersey K-12 teaching certification.