Mark Samberg

Mark Samberg is the Technology Innovations Lead at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at NC State University. In this role, he works with the project teams at the institute to identify, select, and implement technology solutions that support the work of the projects, outreach, and research at the Friday Institute. Mark also leads the development of the Friday Institute Professional Learning and Collaboration Environment for online professional learning and the MOOC-Ed initiative, was the digital content team lead for the North Carolina Digital Learning Plan, and co-leads the North Carolina Digital Leaders Coaching Network. Additionally, Mark provides coaching and training to teachers, ITFs, and school leadership both online and face to face. Mark joined the Friday Institute after 12 years of working in public schools throughout North Carolina as as a math teacher, instructional coach, technology director, and software developer. Mark holds B.S. degrees in Mathematics Education and Computer Science from NC State University. He also holds a M.Ed. in Instructional Technology from East Carolina University where he is an Ed.D. candidate in Educational Leadership.