Dr. Mark A. Gross has served as Mars Area School District Superintendent since July 1, 2020.

Dr. Gross holds a Doctorate of Education in Administrative & Leadership Studies and a Bachelor’s degree in Education of Exceptional, both from Indiana University of Pennsylvania; and a Master’s Degree in School Administration from Western Maryland College.

Prior to joining Mars Area School District, Dr. Gross served as the Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education at Hempfield Area School District. He also previously served as the K-12 District Curriculum Coordinator at Indiana Area School District, a Senior High School Principal in Somerset Area School District for 12 years, a Junior/Senior High School Principal at Shade-Central City and Berlin-Brothersvalley school districts, a Supervisor of Special Education at Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8, an Emotional Support and Learning Support Teacher at Lancaster City School District, and as a Learning Support Teacher at York City School District.  He has also served as a Principal Internship Supervisor at California University of Pennsylvania and as an Adjunct Faculty Member at St. Francis University and Wilkes University.