•      My name is Mark Blecha and I teach physical education for grades 6-12.  I am a graduate of Pioneer High School and Canisius College where I received my bachelors degree in physical education.  I received my masters degree in education from St. Bonaventure University in 1994.  I started my career in Olean, teaching elementary physical education in 1990.  I began teaching high school phys. ed. here at Franklinville Central in 2000.  In addition to my teaching duties, I am an assistant football coach for the Titans, and assistant baseball coach for the Panthers.  I live in Machias with my wife Stacy and my three sons Bryce, Brock, and Bretton.