Mark Ausbrooks is celebrating 32 years in education, bringing a wealth of experience, passion, and dedication to his role as an assistant principal at Hayfield Secondary School. Since rejoining Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) in the summer of 2011, he has remained committed to fostering student success and academic excellence.

During a five-year hiatus from FCPS, Mark founded the Young Men's Leadership Academy for the Maplewood Richmond Heights School District**. As director, he designed a curriculum addressing students’ academic, career, and social-emotional development. He also recruited and trained community mentors, cultivating a culture of leadership and support for young men.

After leaving Missouri, Mark returned to his hometown of Washington, D.C., where he took on the challenge of working for D.C. Public Schools (DCPS). His dedication was recognized with the Highly Effective Educator designation for the 2010–2011 and 2011–2012 school years. While at DCPS, he championed college access for all students and played a key role in revamping The Advisory Program, enhancing the delivery of the School Counseling Core Curriculum.

A standout athlete in high school, Mark earned All-City football honors as a defensive lineman. His talent on the field led to a football scholarship at North Carolina A&T State University, where he earned a B.S. in Communications before launching his career in television production.

His passion for mentoring young people and supporting families led him into education, where he had the opportunity to work alongside his former high school principal and mentor, Michael Durso, in Arlington County Public Schools (ACPS). While there, he pursued graduate studies, earning a master’s degree in education with a concentration in Counseling & Development from George Mason University.

A life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Mark proudly celebrates 36 years of brotherhood. In his free time, he enjoys painting and cherishing moments with his family. He and his wife, Melane, have been married for 32 years and reside in Upper Marlboro, MD, with their two children.