Janice Lavezzo graduated from Molloy University with a Bachelor of Arts in Education in 2002 and a Master of Science in Special Education in 2006. Her studies were in Elementary Education and Students with Disabilities. She continued her education at Queens College and completedthe Educational Administration program in 2011. She has taught for over 20 years in the New York City Public Schools. During her teaching career she taught general education and special education classes.

Some interesting facts about her, she was a competitive figure skater. After her years of competing, she taught figure skating to all ages. Also, her husband and two daughters relocated from Long Island, NY in 2021 and love living in North Carolina.