Criminal Justice Instructor at Central Tech, Sapulpa, OK
Nominee: Reynaldo L. Martinez
H. Mark American Horse is a Criminal Justice Instructor at Central Tech. Mark served as a Marine in Force Recon, a Special Ops Team leader, internationally as a S.W.A.T. Team leader, and demolitions instructor. He has traveled the world as a bodyguard to royalty, diplomats, and executives. Mark earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and in Safety Education from North Eastern Oklahoma State University. He also earned a Master of Science in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership from Oklahoma State University.
He has served as his Trade Group Chairman for eight years, and on multiple national steering committees. Educational institutions in six states have used Mark’s classroom as a pattern for their programs. He is a National Board Certified Teacher, has been the OkACTE New Teacher of the Year, the ACTE 2010 National Teacher of the Year, and the 2011 SkillsUSA National Advisor of the Year.
Staying on the cutting edge of his industry, Mark is the Director of Tactical Operations for High Threat Solutions LLC, where he is in charge of law enforcement and civilian tactical training. His duties include creating custom curriculum for law enforcement, civic organizations, and private security companies in the areas of anti-terrorism and security.
