Establishment of Informed, Thoughtful Leaders

Our partnership with Mark has influenced many school leaders at all levels to focus on improving instruction so that ALL students have the opportunity to learn.  

Most importantly, Mark has taught us to discern what is most important, to pay attention to the details so that we accomplish our goals, to make focused and thoughtful decisions and to remain diligent in the pursuit of our goals and mission.  The result of his efforts is the establishment of a cadre of informed, thoughtful, Level 5 leaders for Seminole County Public Schools.

Robin G. Dehlinger, Ed. D.
Executive Director, Elementary Schools
Seminole County Public Schools

Mark exudes an overwhelming passion for school improvement through improving the quality of instruction observed in our classrooms. The professional development he provided certainly deepened my ability to observe instruction and provide actionable feedback and coaching for classroom teachers.

It is this constructive feedback and coaching that is the key to increasing the quality of instruction, ultimately leading to increases in student achievement.  

John J. Lynch
Executive Director of School Transformation
St. Lucie County Public Schools

I have had the pleasure of working with and learning from Mark for over a decade.  From the onset, I was impressed and inspired by his depth of the learning process, and his understanding of root cause analysis.  Mark understands brain science, and he has an amazing capacity to make difficult concepts understandable. 

My teachers and administrative staff appreciated his workshops and were eager to apply their new knowledge.  My time with Mark was as valuable as several graduate level courses in Teaching and Learning.

Connie E. Collins, Ed. D.
High School Principal
Seminole County Public Schools

In a time that allows for schools to easily lose focus, Mark provides a strong, grounded emphasis on research-proven methods needed to improve student achievement.  Mark has the ability to chunk sophisticated and overwhelming amounts of information into a clear, concise professional development.  I have a better understanding of instructional strategies because of him.

Breezi Erickson
Elementary Assistant Principal
Seminole Public Schools​

Each session with him over the years has been thought-provoking, engaging, candid, and inspiring. His impact on me has been long-lasting and has shaped me to aspire for greatness knowing that what I do, the decisions I make, and how I lead directly impacts each child and shapes our future.  

Martina Herndon
Elementary Principal
Seminole County Public Schools

What sets him apart from others is his instructional expertise, his passion for the implementation of effective instruction, and his authentic connectivity to all levels of educators.

Leon McCants
Former Middle School Principal
Seminole County Public Schools

As administrators, we have learned to think and act more strategically when making choices based on an assessment of which choice will produce the desired outcomes. From his analysis of research and years of experience consulting with schools, he shows school leaders and teacher leaders how to implement practical strategies to improve student performance.(read more)

Marian Cummings, Ed.D.
Executive Director, Elementary Education
Seminole County Public Schools

I have seen him positively impact the growth, professionalism, and achievement across an entire district from teachers to administrators. Mark has the ability to genuinely connect with any audience, allowing every participant to leave with powerful connections to their own work. He has a singular way of guiding people to arrive at new ideas and deeper understanding of all things teaching and learning.

Teacher Leader groups who have learned from Mark all report that they feel professionally empowered and they jump at the chance to work with him again. He is a masterful educator, a confident leader, and a significant innovator in the science of how people learn. In all of my profession and academic experiences, my practice with Mark Rolewski has been the most impactful and important to my work.

Allison R. Barajas, M.Ed.
Office of Teaching & Learning​

St. Lucie County Public Schools

Working with Mark has made a strong impact on the growth and development of my career as an Instructional Leader.  His expertise and passion for the science behind learning is contagious and has provided purpose and meaning for the instructional model that our district utilizes. 

Mark’s ability to not only share his extensive knowledge, but also model effective practices, has provided me with tools that I can immediately and successfully share with others on my campus. While his instructional expertise has been influential, he also has provided invaluable advice in the area of working with and leading others to reach their potential.  
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Mike Rice
High School Principal
Seminole County Public Schools

Every session was customized to meet the needs of the leadership issues facing principals today. The combination of presentations, classroom observations, and feedback sessions provided me with the tools necessary to influence my teachers in their craft, to improve instruction, and increase student achievement. ​

Lori Anne Reid
Elementary School Principal
St. Lucie County Public Schoolsools

The key to instructional leadership is creating capacity not only in those who teach but also in those who guide those who teach...Mark has “taught us how to fish” as we are now ready to move forward utilizing our new internal expertise.​

Dr. Michael R. Blasewitz
Executive Director of Secondary Schools
Seminole County Public School

I have participated in Mark's professional development sessions as a classroom teacher and as a building administrator. Mark's trainings are relevant, engaging, and thought-provoking.  The knowledge and expertise he has shared have helped me improve and reach my goals as both an educator and instructional leader.

Kelly Mitchell
Elementary School Principal

Seminole County Public Schools