Mark hughes was born and raised in Milton N.C. He attended Bartlett Yancey high school. After graduating high school he attended Danville community college and later completed his associate's degree at Piedmont Community college. After completion of his associates degree he attended Averett University where he majored in Education and minored in Math. He has worked for Caswell County schools for three past eight years. He is currently obtaining a degree in Educational Studies at Ashford University. Mark Hughes is a Math and Exceptional needs educator, Varsity Cross Country and Basketball coach, mentor and youth care provider, father and husband. As a coach and mentor Mark Hughes uses education and athletics to provide examples of how life, living, and education are connected. His goal as a mentor is to assist in creating productive citizens by instilling models of character, commitment, and communication.