Life and Education
Erik Marcus was born on October 25, 1966 to Sonja and David Marcus. He was raised in Westport, Connecticut and graduated from Staples High School in 1985. The 1985 Staples yearbook, "Stapleite," quotes him as follows: "If you love something, set it free. If it returns, it has a good sense of direction. If it doesn't, it is probably starving out in the woods somewhere looking for you." Marcus further stated that he will always remember "watching Mr. Haugh eat lunch as he dissected a cat."
Marcus has a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz. In 1991 he completed a master's degree from Columbia University Teachers College in New York City.
Marcus is single. He enjoys reading, cooking, going hiking, and other outdoor activities.
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