Maryann spent her formative years studying and training to be a performing artist taking dancing, acting, singing, instrumental and modelling lessons. She trained at the Adelaide College of the Arts in Drama which prepared her for performing all over Australia in various productions, including working closely with Humphrey B Bear and other children shows. During this time, Maryann also had the opportunity to teach dance, drama, and modelling for various privately owned schools, which ignited her passion for teaching. As of 2020, Maryann will have completed her Bachelor of Education (Primary and Middle) and be a qualified general classroom teacher as well as a specialist Arts teacher.