Position
Computer, Math, and Science Teacher
Degrees
MA Curriculum and Instruction (Concordia University Wisconsin)
BS Industrial Engineering (University of Wisconsin)
Following a quarter-century career in the manufacturing, engineering, and contract software industries, Mark Baitinger returned to school to earn his math teaching certificate. He has since earned licenses in physics and biology, as well as Earth and space science through proficiency-based learning alternatives and Praxis testing. After a decade of experience in a traditional school setting, he is excited to transition from a classroom to a virtual teacher.
“I enjoy most getting to know students in order to determine what each one of them needs most to succeed,” he said. “Way more than curriculum, I enjoy the one-on-one time with students and parents.”
Born and raised near Madison, Wisconsin, Mark also raised his own family of two sons with his wife in America’s Dairyland. Someday, they hope to spend winters in a warmer climate like Florida.
MORE ABOUT MR. BAITINGER
Favorites: Green Bay Packers, Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls, any University of Wisconsin music or sports event, Gene Hackman, and Harrison Ford
Hobbies: Completing projects with my hands and playing music (keyboard and percussion) with friends
Three words to describe himself: Focused, sensitive, and caring
Alternative career choice: Engineer
Most treasured possession: I love my wife, our two sons Rob and Rick, and my dog Lincoln.
Person he’d most like to meet: Ronald Reagan because he was so good with people and conflict, and either of my great grandmothers because that could have explained so much about my parents and family.
Unknown gem: While going back to school, I played piano requests on a Steinway grand piano at the local movie theater for Senior Friday afternoons. I started with two dozen songs and ended with almost 200 charts in my case.