Teacher Background

Mark Andrew Kiraly

Phone: 369-3150

Email: mkiraly@dentonisd.org

Job/Titles:

• Math Teacher (AP Calculus (1998-?),Honors Algebra 2 (2009-?))

• UIL Academics Coach (Math., Calc. App., and # Sense (1998-2021) 

• UIL Academics Coordinator (2014-17) 

• Mu Alpha Theta Sponsor (1998-?)

• CollegeBoard Consultant (2016-?) Lead BC Consultant (2021-?) 

Degrees/Certification

• Some graduate work in mathematics. (University of Texas-Austin)

• Bachelor of Science (Honors College Endorsement):

       Mathematics from Michigan State University

2nd Major:  Secondary Education

Minor:  Physical Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, Geology)

• Certifications

Texas:  Mathematics (lifetime)

Michigan:  Mathematics & Composite Science (expired)

US Soccer Federation:  Class D Coaching License

Further Education/Experience

• 1976-1977 Pine Ridge Elementary, Cascade, Michigan

• 1977-1983 Winchester Elementary, Northville, Michigan

• 1983-1985 Meads Mill Junior High, Northville, Michigan

• 1985-1989 Northville High School, Northville, Michigan-National Merit Semi-Finalist

• 1989-1993 Michigan State University, E. Lansing, Michigan-Honors College, Academic Learning Program

• 1994-1995 University of Texas, Austin, Texas-Teacher/Graduate program

• 1986-1989     Coached U-14 boys, tutored mathematics-Self-employed

• 1990-1992      Resident Assistant in Dorms (Honors Floor)-MSU

• 1991-1992      Teacher Assistant-College Algebra I and II-MSU

• 1992-1993      Lead Research Assistant to Co-President of University of Chicago Secondary Mathematics Program-MSU

• 1993-2009      Soccer Coach JV Girls/Varsity Assistant -DISD/Ryan HS

• 1993-?             Mathematics Teacher-DISD/Ryan HS

• 1994                 Lead Teacher Tech-Prep Summer Program-TWU

• 1995-1999       Teacher/Lead Mathematics Teacher-Sylvan Learning Center-Denton

• 2000-2002       Mathematics Department Chair-RHS

• 2005-2009       Advanced Placement Calculus Reader-ETS

• 2010-12           Advanced Placement Calculus Table Leader-ETS

• 2012                 Advanced Placement Calculus Question Team Member-ETS

• 2013-18           Teach North Texas Host - Preliminary Teaching Experience-University of North Texas

• 2013-17           Teach North Texas Portfolio Evaluator-University of North Texas

• 2013-19           Advanced Placement Calculus Question Leader-ETS

• 2016-               AP Calculus Consultant-CollegeBoard (Led workshops in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts and Texas)

• 2017                 Accuracy Editor-Cengage (Stewart Kokoska AP Calculus 1st Edition)

• 2017-18           Editor/Evaluator-Barrons

• 2019                 Alignment Editor/McGraw-Hill 

• 2020-23 AP Daily Review Teacher for AP Calculus AB-College Board

• 2020-23 Advanced Placement Calculus Exam Leader-ETS

• 2021-2022 Lead Teacher AP Daily AP Calculus-College Board

• 2021-25 Lead Consultant AP Calculus BC

• 2023-2024 Contributor AP Daily AP Precalculus-College Board

Philosophy of Education

Learning mathematics is very similar to learning a musical instrument, sport, video game, and many other skills.

 1) Taking In The Concept:  Watching and listening to others is important in developing strategies, techniques and skills.  (Tapes, video/games on TV, magazines/friends, lessons)

 2)  Memory Building:  Speed and adaptation, however, come through repetitive drills (scales, practice, hours in front of the TV, or classwork/homework). 

 3)  Long Term Absorption:  True understanding only comes later when you try to take what you’ve acquired and give it to another. 

Accomplishments or Personal Information – Hobbies, Family info, etc.

Awards:

• RHS Teacher of the Year (DISD) - 2017

• Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Nominee 2016, 2018, 2022

• RHS Teacher of the Month-September 1997; February 2013

• Recognized Teacher by a Ryan Top Twelve Senior-11 times

• Recognized by DISD Top 30 Graduate-2007, 2008, 2010, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 

• Who's Who of America's Teachers-multiple times

• Distinguished Educator Award (Nobel Affiliation)-multiple times

• 2006 - 2023 Marquis Who's Who in America (61st edition on)

Family:

• My wife, Jayme, teaches Honors and AP Biology at Ryan while coaching Cross Country and Golf. My son and daughter are both in the Ryan zone. We have 3 mammals and I actually don't know how many poultry in a chaotic but loving home in Denton. I spend what little free time I have reading, playing video games, and moderating a social media group of over 8,400 AP Calculus teachers.