As Superintendent and CEO for the Surrey School District, Mark oversees more than 130 schools, including 106 elementary schools, 21 secondary schools, 5 student learning centres, 3 adult education centres, a distributed online learning program and numerous inter-agency and satellite programs. Over 83,000 students and 13,000 staff comprise this diverse and highly successful school district with a common vision to prepare our learners to think, creatively and critically, communicate skilfully, and demonstrate care for self and others. Mark’s core values of respect, integrity, collaboration and communication manifest themselves through a transparent leadership style that empowers others to lead, innovate and attain their full potential.