Mark Sernatinger

Background

About Mark Sernatinger

MBA Executive experience - 10+ years (7 years in Latin American business development) Educator experience - 14+ years Spanish teacher (High School)- 9 years Vice Principal (High School)- 4 years Principal (Pre K to 8th Grade)- currently in 3rd year Languages - Fluent Spanish & Conversational Portuguese I am currently the Principal at Riverdale School in Morris County, New Jersey. We have an awesome faculty and an amazing group of kids (PreK to 8) that walk through our doors each day. Some of my accomplishments and responsibilities include: Leading organizational change: through collaboration with our teacher committee, my colleague and I were able to build and implement a rotating block schedule for the middle school after Year 1 of my tenure (previous schedule in place for 20+ years). Embracing AI and bringing platforms to our school - Kyron Learning - Amira Learning -Thunkable - MagicSchoolAI Responsibilities include: student and teacher scheduling, curriculum, after-school tutoring, NJSLA testing, hiring, student discipline, teacher observations, book orders, parent and community relationships, resolving faculty conflicts, training, security drills, climate and culture, and daily operation of the school building. I am a clear and concise communicator who understands that the combination of preparation, attention to detail, and simplicity of message will lead to the desired outcome. I am a proven leader with team-first mentality who leads by example and has built a positive culture and climate. Before I changed careers and became an educator, I earned my MBA in International Business and spent 10+ years in strategic sales growth and management of business development teams. Some highlights include: Traveled 100+ days per year in LatAm, Spain and Portugal Ability to navigate cultural nuance and build relationships at all levels of the organization (C-level to sales reps). Grew the Latin American region in 2 years from $200K to over $2M while at Discus Dental. Managed a production facility in Corpus Christi, TX (15 employees).