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“I know how to teach success because I was told that I would not succeed.”

~Ben Marks

I want my story of achievement to become your story of achievement. You might be wondering why I’m sharing my story with you. It started when I was in first grade, when I was told that I wouldn’t be able to succeed. I was told this because I have a specific learning disability (dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia). This affected my life throughout my educational journey, including when I was in high school, when my teachers told me I wouldn’t be able to succeed, let alone attend or graduate from college. 

After graduating from high school, I attended the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and obtained my bachelor's degree in communication. Once I graduated, I worked in the sales field for a few years, but I felt a void in my life. I ended up leaving my sales position to take a job as a paraprofessional because I knew that my life experiences would help students who were facing the same struggles I had faced. During my time as a paraprofessional, I enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point to pursue a master’s degree in education with an emphasis on special education. Once I completed my master’s degree, I enrolled at Edgewood College to complete my Doctor of Educational Leadership degree.

In addition to these career highlights, I am also a Member of the Association on Higher Education and Disability and serve on the Leadership Council of the Evans Scholarship program.

I have extensive experience with children, adolescents, teenagers, and adults with varying disabilities. Bringing my own experiences of having a specific learning disability, I can use firsthand experiences to help students overcome the challenges they face in an educational setting.

With my experience in education, I also have a strong background in student-athlete development. I have experience working with middle and high school student-athletes, as well as with college student-athletes. 

Using my experiences and knowledge, I can help people reach their full potential. And with my compassion, I can help individuals with educational disabilities succeed in life both inside and outside the classroom. 

What People Are Saying

  • Colbey Decker, Parent and MEC Client

    “Mr. Ben Marks is one of those incredible professionals who can impact a family's life forever. I highly recommend Mr. Marks for his outstanding advocacy and expertise in navigating the IEP process. When my son faced challenges at school due to dyslexia, Mr. Marks provided invaluable guidance, collaborating closely with me and the district to review previous intervention data and ultimately securing appropriate accommodations and goals. His deep knowledge of dyslexia and special education was instrumental in ensuring my son's needs were met. Mr. Marks was professional, supportive, and dedicated throughout the process, making a significant impact on our family. Future clients can trust him to advocate effectively for their children.”  

  • Ronald Lindberg Substitute Teacher - AASD and MJSD, Clinical Hypnotist

    “I first met Ben Marks when I was a substitute teacher in the Menasha school district and later on in the Appleton school district when he was at Madison Middle school.  As I have been a substitute teacher for over 13 years, I have had the chance to work with and observe many teachers. Ben has consistently shown great compassion, patience, and leadership in the classroom, and has a great ability to connect with students.”

  • Debra C Harris, Ph.D., M.S.T. Adjunct Instructor, Health and Human Kinetics, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

    “I have known Ben Marks for over 10 years. In that time period and now, I have found Ben to be one of the most genuine people to work with. He is honest and ethical, characteristics that are needed in today's world. Ben exudes enthusiasm and a skill set for getting to the root of problems and has compassion to go along with that. I would not hesitate to work with Ben Marks on any project or assessment. I highly recommend him to all my colleagues and friends for their particular needs. He is truly one of a kind.

  • Dr. Christine Tipps Distinguished Professor, UW Oshkosh

    “I've known Ben Marks for over a decade. He is a man of ethics, integrity, and takes his job seriously. I have no doubt he would give his honest assessment of any task presented to him.”

  • Coach Eamon McKenna, Head Cross Country Coach and Assistant T&F Coach, UW-Oshkosh, Former K-12 Educator

    “I am happy Ben Marks is in a position to help young people pursue their dreams at the college level. Ben worked with us at UW-Oshkosh for a couple years, and he is a caring and passionate individual who is attentive to detail. Ben will be an excellent resource for those needing some additional help to navigate the leap from high school to college.” 

  • AJ Hollenquest, High School Teacher and Coach

    “Coach Marks is a knowledgeable coach and teacher when it comes to high school sports. He can relate to athletes from various backgrounds and always has their best interests in mind as student-athletes. He is organized and committed to making student athletes contributing members of society.”

  • Ben’s Former Student, Menasha High School

    "Ben is a really great person to work with, he makes sure everyone is included in any activity, makes sure everyone is heard and helped when they need help.”

Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.

~Albert Einstein

Let’s work together.