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EDITOR’S NOTE: The Valley Times-News is doing a Q&A with all of the teachers of the year in the Chambers County School System. Today, we are writing about Mark Robinson, a Special Education teacher at Valley High School. We asked him 20 questions, and we included some of our favorite responses below.

For the past two years, Mark Robinson has served as the Self-contained Special Education Teacher at Valley High School.

Over the course of his 19 years, Robinson has spent all of them in Chambers County School District, only recently moving to serve on the Valley High campus. 

It’s safe to say Robinson is a family man, husband to his wife Wendy and the father of his six children, Katy, William, Benji, Josh, James and Mary Margaret. He has also served as the pastor of Cusseta Baptist Church for the past 11 years.

What’s the most rewarding part of your job?

“I love the children I teach. They make my job fun and rewarding.”

What did it mean to you to be named your school’s teacher of the year?

“It is a truly humbling experience. I am truly honored by this recognition.”

On a weekend or summer day when school is out, what are your favorite activities?

“I enjoy being outside. I enjoy camping with my family by the lake.”

As your students transition to the next grade or graduate in May, what is one key takeaway that you hope they carry forward from their time in your class?

“I want them to know they are important and cared for.”