Mark Bernstein joined the educational publishing and service arena after years of success as a youth motivational speaker, on-air television host/producer, and teacher. As a national director at Curriculum Associates, Mark advises districts across the country as they implement rigorous college- and career-readiness standards. His current role makes the most of his public speaking, presentation design, music, and media messaging skills, which he uses to support educators and communicate about social issues and character education in our nation’s schools.