Mark Garascia

Alternative Education Teacher at Northwest R-1 School District's PRIDE Academy; 2020 MO Regional Teacher of the Year, '21 @milken Educator

[Mark Garascia @MGarasciaPRIDE]

It was an honor to be a greeter-leader and participant for @Milken educator @mfike1221 session on implementing proficiency scales to improve student achievement. I even got a chance to showcase my natural @kanjam skills 💪 #MOPWR2026 @NorthwestRISD

[Mark Garascia @MGarasciaPRIDE]

A big thank you to all of the MO Legislators @KathySteinhoff @DougBeck562 @MikeHenderso12 @TracyMcCreery & Dr. Kem Smith who met with us at the State Capitol to discuss upcoming legislation regarding schools. Use your teacher voice to reach out to your reps #HPSDtigers @EducPlus

[Mark Garascia @MGarasciaPRIDE]

Time to #activate my @Milken 10% bolder by advocating for teachers and #PublicEducation today in Jeff City with my @EducPlus leadership cohort group. I am dipping my toes into the waters of politics. Wish me luck! #HPSDtigers #MTDS

[Mark Garascia @MGarasciaPRIDE]

It’s amazing how students and their families can pick you up when it is most needed. I have been dealing with anxiety following the death of a close friend last week and baby #2’s arrival. Today I was reminded that we take care of each other at #HPSDtigers Thank you Kerr family!

[Mark Garascia @MGarasciaPRIDE]

This is what grit looks like. Congratulations to Douglas who just set the new #PAWS all-time record for @EdgenuityInc activities completed in a week! Hoping the @Doritos @MountainDew will help during those late night marathons working on his coursework 💪 #HPSDtigers

[Mark Garascia @MGarasciaPRIDE]

https://t.co/4GwOsOWy4V @Webster_SOE #MTLT

[Mark Garascia @MGarasciaPRIDE]

Really enjoyed the Coping Skills Workshop to Nurture Teen
Mental Health session at #MAEN2024 presented by Shante Andler. She shared numerous practical strategies that can be implemented and found in her book. @maen4kids @NAEA_HOPE #HPSDtigers

[Mark Garascia @MGarasciaPRIDE]

Great way to kick off #MAEN2024 with Aaron Burton reminding us of the impact alt ed teachers have and @BethHouf sharing the passion of teaching like a pirate. Already loving the positive vibes from the Lake. @MAEN4KIDS @NAEA_HOPE #HPSDtigers #top3movies

[Mark Garascia @MGarasciaPRIDE]

Congrats to our newest Missouri Teacher Leaders of Tomorrow award winners. We had a packed day of learning, sharing, & PD following the @MOEducation board meeting with @Milken educators. Each MTLT recipient receives mentorship from a MO Milken Educator including me! #HPSDtigers

[Missouri DESE @MOEducation]

At today's State Board of Education meeting, 13 recipients of the Missouri Teacher Leader of Tomorrow Award were recognized. This program spotlights exceptional student teachers who have demonstrated great potential and are poised to become the next generation of great teachers.

[Mark Garascia @MGarasciaPRIDE]

It was an honor to present the Missouri Teacher Leader of Tomorrow award to @Webster_SOE student teacher Jessy Berman. It is well-deserved recognition for an educator who will serve her future students in exemplary fashion. Congrats from the MO @Milken chapter! #HPSDtigers

[Mark Garascia @MGarasciaPRIDE]

Congrats to all the teacher graduates of @EducPlus #BTAP program! It is inspiring to see so many newer educators that are passionate about helping students. Big thanks to @EmHilligoss for the opportunity and @wschuenemeyer for being my partner in crime #HPSDtigers #servantleaders

[Mark Garascia @MGarasciaPRIDE]

Shania just set 2 #PAWS all-time records in March for @EdgenuityInc activities in a week and month! She’s changed the convo from if, to when, she graduates due to her relentless effort and grit. Nobody deserves an @Oreo treat more than her. #HPSDtigers @PrincipalHPHS

[Mark Garascia @MGarasciaPRIDE]

You know you’re a big deal when people start showing up 30 minutes early for your presentation to ask questions before it starts @PrincipalHPHS Get in line and enjoy the show. Come see us present!
#SHOWMEPD2024 #HPSDtigers

[Mark Garascia @MGarasciaPRIDE]

Always an honor to be invited to lunch with @MoCommissioner and my @Milken friends #HPSDtigers

[Mark Garascia @MGarasciaPRIDE]

Thanks for letting me a sidekick for the presentation! I’m glad you all got to see me 😉 @EmHilligoss #MOPWR2024 #HPSDtigers @StLouisRPDC

[Missouri DESE @MOEducation]

Whitney Schuenemeyer (@wschuenemeyer), a 2023 regional #MoTOY, shared about a cohort of MTDS teachers who saw a need for a larger support system for educators in communities throughout the St. Louis region. #MOPWR2024

[Mark Garascia @MGarasciaPRIDE]

Thank you for having @PrincipalHPHS and me present at #MOPWR2024 #HPSDtigers

[Missouri DESE @MOEducation]

Milken Educator Award recipient Mark Garascia and his high school principal shared at #MOPWR2024 how their school transformed its climate and culture and assessment model.

[Mark Garascia @MGarasciaPRIDE]

@Miss_D_Valenti @thomascmurray But how many fries could you fit on there?

[Kim Mannion @KimZMannion]

Thanks to @MGarasciaHPHS & @PrincipalHPHS for a great #mopwr2024 session describing “all the things” it takes to Implement systems that promote a successful school culture, supporting adults who have Collective Efficacy & students who are “Ready” for their next “life” steps. 👍

[Mark Garascia @MGarasciaPRIDE]

Really informative session from @rsdgifteded team regarding using MO-GLOs for the portrait of a gifted student. Denny Rhodes, @KARottjakob @RockwoodCCL did a fantastic job. Next time make sure you see them when they present! #MOPWR2024 #HPSDtigers