Mark Harrell's curriculum vitae [PDF]
Educational Background
- MS, Career & Technical Education Administration, Eastern Kentucky University, 2009
- BS, Technology Education, Purdue University, 2002
Work Experience
Engineering Consultant Fall 16-Present - Kentucky Department of Education/Eastern Kentucky University Frankfort, KY
- Advise schools on best practices as it relates to Engineering Technology Education in grades 6-12
- State Advisor for the KY Chapter of the Technology Student Association (TSA)
- Redesigned Engineering Technology Education High School Standards with alignment to post-secondary and high demand industry sectors
- Developing dual credit opportunities for program area/including EKU TEC 102 as facilitator
- Developing End of Program Assessment (EOPA) for four engineering pathways
- Consult with districts to create/maintain high quality STEM programs
Director of School Engagement (KY/TN) Fall 13-Fall 16 - Project Lead The Way Office Indianapolis, IN – Remote Staff Frankfort, KY
- Lead the growth and development of PLTW within KY/TN schools/districts
- Work with existing PLTW districts to sustain their programs
Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) Master Teacher Spring 09-Fall 13 Project Lead The Way Various Locations
- Trained high school teachers to incorporate PLTW IED curriculum within their building and help to implement best practices
- Continued ongoing contact with teachers throughout the school year to help sustain PLTW program
PLTW Engineering Instructor – District STEM Coordinator (‘13) Fall 06-Fall 13
Franklin County Career and Technical Center Frankfort, KY
- Developed and maintained state of the art engineering facilities
- Collaborated with elementary/middle teachers to incorporate STEM to expand access for K-12 students
- Coordinated the Technology Student Association (TSA) with students qualifying for TSA Nationals each year.
Professional Activities
- Kentucky Dept. of Education Office of Career and Technical Education – Engineering Advisory Taskforce
- Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) America – STEM Working Group
- Kentucky Society of Professional Engineers (KSPE) – Education Committee
- Kentucky Federation of Advanced Manufacturing (FAME) – Recruiting Committee
- Frankfort Chamber of Commerce – Economic Development Committee
- Kentucky Department of Education – Grant Reviewer
- Transforming Education in Kentucky (TEK) CTE - Steering Committee
