He was recognized as the 2015 NJ State Teacher of the Year. Mark is an ardent proponent for using technology to enhance instruction for children with autism. He has given presentations from New York City to San Francisco on topics such as using apps in the classroom, instructional strategies, and effectively integrating mobile devices into the classroom. He has authored articles and lent his expertise in interviews for media outlets that include: WCBS 880 (NYC), News12 NJ, Fios 1 News, Parenting.com, SpecialNeeds.com, The Jersey Journal, AllVoices.com (San Francisco), Star Ledger (NJ).