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Mark Pease is a seasoned educator, mentor, and educational leader with 30 years in education. As a teacher,
coach, Athletic Director, Vice Principal, Principal and Superintendent, Mark brings a unique perspective to his
work. He began his career in the Camden City Public School District in 1993 as a high school Special
Education teacher. After 10 years in the classroom and coaching, he was given the opportunity to start his
administrative career in Camden High School’s athletic department as the Athletic Director. After many
successful years in the Camden City Public School District, he took a position in the Palmyra School District,
where he served as vice principal and principal of Palmyra High School and Charles Street Elementary School.
He is currently, in his fifth year as the Chief School Administrator at Somerdale School District in Somerdale,
New Jersey, which consists of a very diverse student population ranging from Pre-kindergarten to Eighth grade.
He is a member of the New Jersey Alliance of Black Superintendents, New Jersey Council of Education, New
Jersey Association of School Administrators, and New Jersey Principal and Supervisor Association’s Leaders 2
Leaders Program. In 2021-2022 Mark served as president of the Camden County Association of School
Administrators. Prior to his appointment as president of the Camden County Association of School
Administrators he served as secretary and treasurer.