Mark Curcio, Ph. D.
Classes:
- Advanced English II
- English II
- College Writing
- Poetry
Certifications:
- Level II English Certified (7th - 12th grade)
- Level II Communications Certified (7th - 12th grade)
-
Level 1 Google Certified Teacher
- USATF Track and Field Level 1 Certified Coach
Education:
- PhD Candidate in Composition & Applied Linguistics, IUP
- Master of Education in Instructional Technology, Duquesne University
- Bachelor of Science in English Education, Penn State University
Awards / Recognitions:
- Coach Nixon District 7 AA Girls Coach of the Year, 2023
- GLLV Chamber Excellence in Education, 2017
- Keystones Technology Innovator STAR, 2016
- GLLV Chamber Excellence in Education, 2014
- SVC Great Teacher Recognition, 2013
Presentations / Publications:
- "LitFit: A Motivated Literacy Program to Develop Rural Self-Disciplined Male High School Readers." Doctoral Dissertation: Indiana University of Pennsylvania. ProQuest Dissertation and Database, 2024.
- "Navigating Book Bans: Keeping Choice Alive in the Rural Classroom" - WPCTE Blog, 2024
- "Bringing Reading Back: Developing a Passion for Reading through Stamina" - The Heart of Teaching Conference, 2023
- "Embracing the Struggle: Assigning Constraints to Improve Student Writing" - English Journal, 2021
- “Sentence Studies using a SMARTboard" - TMI Literacy Conference, 2019
- “Career Savings Account” - Derry Area Academic Awards, 2019
- “Our TWI Journey” - Teachers in the Workplace Consortium, 2019
- “College and Career READiness” - PA Title I Improving School Performance Conference, 2017
Track & Field Coaching Resume:
- Girls' Section Championships - 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Boys' Section Championships - 2017, 2018
- Boys' WCCA AA Champion - 2017
- 8 PIAA State Medalists
- United Invitational Team Championships - 2017, 2018
- 14 School Records
- 22 Collegiate Athletes