Marcia Crooks earned both her B.S in Education (1955) and M. Ed. (1962) from Bridgewater State College. After Bridgewater State, she went on to become a lifelong teacher, coach and administrator in the Abington Public School system (1955-1994). She was the Director of Physical Education and Health Education K-12 from 1975-1994. During her tenure she was head coach for field hockey (1957-1975), basketball (1957-75), softball (1957-71) and track and field (1972-75).

She was also very active on various committees of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA), MAPHERD and Bridgewater Alumni Association. She now resides in Bellingham, MA.