Victoria Merino graduated from SUNY Cortland with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and a concentration in Adapted Physical Education. She later went on to complete her master’s in Athletic Administration through Ohio University, and most recently received her RAA.

Mrs. Merino began her professional career teaching physical education in New York where she also ran the girls MS volleyball and softball programs. She then moved to sunny SoFlo where she helped coach teams to win district titles in girls’ softball and girls’ volleyball.

Mrs. Merino is excited to begin her AD journey here at COHEA. Female sports are very important to her and she wants to help them grow and thrive! She will also be teaching weightlifting, where she will help students develop healthy habits for a lifetime.