Biography

Mark Rossmiller has been a Washington resident for over 42 years.  Mark was raised in a small rural 1A community in Eastern Washington, receiving all of his K-12 pubic education in the Washington State Public School system.  Mark came to Vancouver Washington in 1991 to complete his Bachelor's of Science degree in Computer Science graduating from Portland State University.  Mark was not satisfied with a 4-year degree and continued on to graduate school, accepted into the College of Engineering & Architecture at Washington State University, graduating with a Master's degree in Engineering Management.  Mark continued to live, work, and raise a family in Vancouver.  Mark's daughter graduated this year after receiving all of her public education in the Evergreen School District.  Throughout her matriculation, Mark has been actively involved in supporting Evergreen schools as a PTO member in primary and middle school.  Mark has also worked and volunteered time and materials in support of the arts in Evergreen School District providing choreography, dance instruction, repairing band instruments, and securing ASB funding for badly needed classroom equipment.  As a varsity high school coach for three years, he provided over two decades of professional level competitive sports experience to student athletes teaching them advanced skills, self-esteem, competitive spirit, and determination that will help them in their academics, career pursuits, and life in general.

An Update from Mark!

Challenges are what I am about.  Summiting Mt. St. Helen's this year was an exhilarating experience that gave me a moment to pause and stand in awe of this great area of the world we live in.  Like many other endeavors in my life, I have found that challenging your mind and body to accomplish more than you or others would expect is the ultimate rush and feeling of accomplishment.  

As your school board director, I want to lead by example for our staff and students.  I want every student to truly embrace their education, challenge their mind and bodies to reach for the highest career ambitions, and never let others tell you what you can and cannot do when it comes to your own dreams.