Mark Schroll Biography

Mark Schroll joined the Kern Family Foundation in August, 2007, where he is program coordinator for engineering and innovation programs, including Project Lead the Way (PLTW). As a member of the original staff of the Science Academy of South Texas, he co-authored and implemented PLTW, a unique four-year pre-engineering curriculum, and later worked to implement a PLTW program at his school. From 2001 to 2007 he was a PLTW teacher trainer for two courses, Digital Electronics and Engineering Design and Development. Drawing on his experience with pre-engineering curricula and instruction, he collaborates with grant-management staff on the application-review and grant-monitoring processes. He also works closely with grantees to develop networks of strong partnerships and sustainability plans.