Mark Lulek began his St. Petersburg College career in 1988 as an adjunct instructor on the Tarpon Springs Campus. He became a full-time Communications instructor in 1990, eventually adding Humanities classes to his schedule. He was named Program Chairman of Fine Arts and Humanities in 2008.

He has a B.S. degree in Education from Wayne State University and a master’s degree in Rhetoric and Composition from Michigan State University. His doctorate in Oriental Medicine is from the Florida Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He pursued that degree following a faculty exchange program with Baoji College in China, which he said, “forever changed my life.
He was part of a college-wide team that delved into the college’s Critical Thinking initiative in 2007 and later spoke on that topic at national conferences. He piloted the development of an International Center for Hellenic Studies on the Tarpon Springs Campus and expanded course offerings to include music. Working with the Leepa-Rattner Museum, he developed internship opportunities for students at area art galleries and museums.

Dr. Lulek retired in 2014 and lives in Dunedin.
There are many positive comments from both Faculty and Students. Read them on the Offical SPC website.
 
I am saddened to report the passing of Mark’s wife Gail on September 13, 2025.
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