Mark Maleck serves as the principal of Lake Norman Charter High School after beginning the 2024–25 school year in the interim role. Originally from Buffalo, NY, he earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Secondary Education from West Virginia University and holds a Graduate Certificate in School Administration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Mark began his career as a high school Social Studies teacher and also spent time in the private sector as a project manager and technical account manager. He has over eight years of school administration experience in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, having served as assistant principal at Joseph W. Grier Academy, Parkside Elementary, and North Mecklenburg High School here in Huntersville.

Throughout his leadership career, Mark has prioritized building collaborative learning environments where staff, students, parents, and the broader community work together to shape and achieve shared goals. He’s no stranger to the LNC family—his wife, Korrine, is a kindergarten teacher at LNC Elementary. Outside of school, Mark enjoys spending quality time with his growing family, staying active, and cheering on his beloved Buffalo Bills.