Dr. Mark Trexler

Biography

Mark Trexler holds an Ed.D. from Johns Hopkins University, focusing his research on career programming for secondary transition students with mild to moderate disabilities in inclusive high school settings. He is passionate about empowering students with disabilities and is dedicated to creating inclusive learning environments while developing innovative educational programs. Trexler’s educational background includes an M.S. in Special Education from Johns Hopkins University, with a concentration in secondary and adult education for individuals with mild to moderate disabilities, an M.Ed. in Instructional Design from Penn State University, and a B.S. in Telecommunications from Kutztown University. Currently, Trexler serves as the Extended Learning Coordinator for the ITGL program, overseeing students in the program and ensuring they gain a comprehensive understanding of educational models, focusing on exposure to a variety of educational experiences to prepare them to become Global Education Leaders. He is involved in grant-level project work for the Center for Technology in Education (CTE), where he plays a pivotal role in developing and implementing educational content specifically for students with disabilities. In his role as an instructor, Trexler teaches graduate-level courses within the ITGL program, such as Advanced Instructional Strategies, Action Research, and School Improvement, and imparts knowledge in the Special Education graduate program with courses like Career Assessment Programming, Diversifying General Education Curriculum, and Classroom Management for Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities.

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