Highland Park ISD
Marc Lechlitner is an experienced educator and coach currently serving as a Social Studies Teacher and Coach at Highland Park High School since June 2016. Specializing in World Geography, Marc has also held various coaching roles, including Varsity Football and Freshman Basketball, as well as being the former Head Freshman Football coach. Prior to this, Marc taught Texas History at Highland Park Middle School and coached several teams, contributing to the school's 5A TX State Championship wins in 2016, 2017, and 2018. Earlier experience includes teaching World History at Newman Smith High School, coaching outside linebackers in varsity football, and directing graduate housing operations at Southern Methodist University. Marc holds a Master's Degree in Secondary Education from Southern Methodist University and a Bachelor's Degree in History from Kent State University.
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Highland Park ISD
The Highland Park Independent School District is located immediately north of downtown Dallas in the 6.21-square-mile suburban area of Highland Park, University Park and a small part of North Dallas. HPISD serves approximately 33,640 residents who are predominantly college-educated professionals and business leaders in the Dallas community. Since Highland Park schools were founded in 1914, there continues to be a proud tradition of excellence in academic, fine arts, athletics and community service. Dallas is home to the State Fair of Texas, some of the finest museums in the Southwest and many professional sports teams. Southern Methodist University, one of the largest and most prestigious universities in the South, is located in the Park Cities and offers a variety of concerts, lectures and athletic events to the surrounding area. The Highland Park Independent School District first opened its doors in October of 1914 with a four-room building on Cornell Avenue. Since then, it has grown to a district comprised of eight campuses: five elementary schools, one intermediate school, one middle school and one high school. The district has an enrollment of approximately 6,700 students and employs nearly 800 people, including more than 450 teachers.