Nancy Scarzafava
Director of First Impressions
Education
Nancy attended Drew University for 2 years where she studied Psychology. She completed her BA at St. Peter's University, formally St. Peter's College, in Elementary Education K-8 all subject areas. She accumulated 27 graduate credits in ESL from New Jersey City University. She is certified in Orton Gillingham Reading Program and a certified Yoga Instructor, completing her 200 hours of training at the Moksha School of Yoga.
Experience
Nancy began her teaching career in West New York, New Jersey at the age of 22. Her first few years were spent teaching Basic Skills and ESL to grades K-8. For 2 years she taught 6th grade, before settling into the role of Kindergarten Teacher. There she happily stayed for 17 years, inspiring and encouraging little minds to love learning. For the remainder of her career in W.N.Y., Nancy taught 1st grade. In 2017, she retired to pursue her new found love, Vinyasa Yoga. Nancy completed her 200 hours of training at the Moksha School of Yoga. She ran Soul in Motion Yoga Studio for 5 years, teaching adults, teens and children of all ages. In 2018 she joined Fusion Englewood as a Yoga Instructor. Instantly she fell in love with the teaching model: LOVE, MOTIVATE, TEACH! In 2019 the position of DFI opened up.
Nancy's desire to bring happiness to others and share the wonderful world of Fusion, inspired her to apply for the role!! Being at Fusion has been an amazing journey with many more adventures to come.
Fun Facts and Hobbies
- Nancy has 4 dogs.
- She enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 grown sons.
- She enjoys yoga, mantra meditation and listening to music.