Lacey Teacher Moves on to 'New Opportunity,' 'New Lifestyle'

Mark Geiger, a math teacher at Lacey Township High School, leaves district to referee professionally

Mark Geiger has two passions — the classroom and the soccer field. As of Friday, Feb. 1, the high school math teacher will be leaving one for the other. After teaching at Lacey Township High School for 17 years, Geiger, 38, will be leaving the district to referee professionally. His resignation was approved at the December Board of Education meeting. “It was hard,” Geiger said of his decision. “(Lacey’s) a great place. I’ve had a good run here.” Geiger began reffing at 13 years old as a way to make a few extra bucks. Over the years, he was seen by the right people and went professional, he said. Most recently, he refereed at the Olympics. To reach his goal of refereeing at the World Cup, Geiger would need to put more time in at seminars …

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