Ms. Mercado was born and raised in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, but currently lives in Brooklyn, NY. She attended The Pennsylvania State University where she double majored in Psychology and Philosophy with a concentration in Justice, Law, and Values and minored in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. As a Teach for America member, she is working towards a Master's degree with a dual certification (Teaching Exceptional Learners 7-12 & Middle Childhood 5-9) and concentration in Science through Relay School of Education. In her spare time, she enjoys abstract painting, reading, and spending time with her dogs!