Mark Merges
K–12 & Higher Ed Leader | Principal & District Administrator | Professor of Educational Leadership | Developer of Future School Leaders | Virtual & In-Person Instructional Strategist
- Role
- Coordinator, off Campus Instructional Site Programs, Ed s Department Chair, Professor of Education at Piedmont University
- Location
- Canton, GA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mark Merges
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE I am a seasoned K–12 and higher education leader with over 30 years of experience building effective schools, coaching current and aspiring administrators, and leading school operations with a student-first mindset. I’ve served as a principal, district leader, and professor, guiding schools through improvement efforts, launching leadership pipelines, and ensuring alignment with instructional, financial, and compliance goals. At Piedmont University, I mentor educators in Georgia’s Tiered Leadership Certification Program and helped launch the Northwest Georgia Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership and Curriculum & Instruction. I also serve as a leadership coach for Kennesaw State University, supporting candidates pursuing Georgia’s leadership endorsement. Throughout my career, my focus has remained consistent: lead with integrity, invest in people, and build systems that make a difference for students and communities. I’m now seeking opportunities to contribute at a broader level, supporting school systems through innovation, operational leadership, and leadership development. Let’s connect if you’re interested in collaborating, recruiting, or learning more about my work.
Experience
Coordinator, off Campus Instructional Site Programs, Ed s Department Chair, Professor of Education
Aug 2023 — Present · US
Education
Samford University
Educational Doctorate
2004 — 2006
State University of New York College at Brockport
Bachelor of Science
1989 — 1991
The University of Alabama
Master of Arts
1997 — 1999
Hudson Valley Community College
Associate in Applied Science
1986 — 1988
Lincoln Memorial University
Educational Specialist
2000 — 2001
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Educational Technology
- Leadership
- Teacher Training
- Staff Development
- Higher Education
- Special Education
- Curriculum Design
- Educational Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Administration
- Curriculum Development
- K-12 Education
- Classroom
- Program Development
- Lesson Planning
- Teaching
- Instructional Design
- K-12
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