MADE Academy Coach
Stevenson High School
Mr. Mark LaCombe is an Academy Coach at the Center for Manufacturing, Automation, and Design Engineering (MADE) at Stevenson High School within Utica Community Schools. With 20 years of teaching experience, including 14 years teaching mathematics, he now focuses on connecting local businesses with students and teachers to bring real-world manufacturing and engineering projects into the classroom. A Kalamazoo College graduate with degrees in economics, business, and mathematics, Mr. LaCombe also teaches a Design Thinking course, blending his extensive knowledge and practical experience to inspire and prepare students for future careers in engineering and manufacturing.