Mark Ahrens

Mark Ahrens

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Computer Science Teacher at Texarkana ISD

  • Education

    • DeQueen High School

      1996 - 2000
    • Texas A&M University-Texarkana

      2018 - 2021
      Master of Education - MEd Curriculum and Instruction/ Computer Science
    • Texas A&M University-Texarkana

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science 9-12
  • Experience

    • Texarkana Independent School District

      Aug 2013 - now
      • Computer Science Teacher

        Aug 2014 - now
      • Network Technician

        Aug 2013 - Jul 2014
    • Texarkana ISD

      May 2014 - now
      CS education Evangelist
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Business Education 9-12

      Aug 2014
    • Computer Science

      Aug 2014
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Mark Ahrens
      Region 8 Secondary Teacher of the Year Region 8 ESC Aug 2024 Selected as the Secondary Teacher of the Year for Region 8 (northeast TX service area-12 county, 46 school districts)
    • Awarded to Mark Ahrens
      District Secondary Teacher of the Year Texarkana ISD May 2024
    • Awarded to Mark Ahrens
      Amazon Future Engineer Teacher of the the Year (2021) Amazon May 2021 Award based on diversity and commitment to raising student bases in Computer Science and STEM-related fields. Only 10 recipients are chosen each year.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Lead mentor

      Issued by VEX Robotics, Inc. on Aug 2017
      VEX Robotics, Inc.Associated with Mark Ahrens
    • Chapter Advisor

      Issued by Business Professionals of America on Aug 2015
      Business Professionals of AmericaAssociated with Mark Ahrens
    • Mentor

      Issued by SkillsUSA on Apr 2019
      SkillsUSAAssociated with Mark Ahrens
    • CS Sponsor

      Issued by FIRST on Aug 2015
      FIRSTAssociated with Mark Ahrens