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Mark Fischer
Teacher
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Mark’s background includes teaching in the public schools, working in outdoor adventure/rafting and owning and operating his own business. Prior to coming to Cherokee Creek Boys School he taught in the public schools in Oconee County, South Carolina for seven years as a third, fourth and fifth grade teacher. He also taught gifted and talented students and served as the schools test coordinator for state testing of gifted and talented students. Mark served as the trip leader for overnight field trips, taught fourth grade supplemental computer classes and managed and produced the school’s TV news broadcast. In 2003 Mark was honored by a WYFF, a television station in Greenville. South Carolina as the Golden Apple Teacher of the Month. He was nominated for the award by one of his students.
From 1989 to 1993, Mark worked for Wildwater Ltd in Long Creek, South Carolina as an Equipment Manager and a raft guide. He was responsible for scheduling the delivery of personnel, guests and equipment on multiple daily trips to and from trips on the Chattooga River. From 1987 to 1989 he was the owner and operator of his own business in automotive, windshield repair.
According to Mark, “I have had success befriending, inspiring and teaching young men who other teachers have deemed “unmanageable” or “un-teachable.” I enjoy helping them find their own voice and develop positive and productive ways to express their feelings, thoughts and concerns. Working at Cherokee Creek Boys School is rewarding because we focus on social skills and personal growth as well as academics and competency skills.”
Mark owns and maintains a thirty-acre farm where he enjoys gardening and taking care of the farm animals. He also enjoys kayaking, hiking and camping. Mark is a source of wisdom on local history, folklore, places of historical interest in Oconee County and he loves to hunt for Native American artifacts. He and his wife Melinda are the proud parents of three daughters, Madeleine, Marley and Meg, and one son, Merrill.