
Marcus Gabriel is a native of Monrovia California. He graduated from high school in 2002 with honors and attended Hampton University where he received his B.S. in Sports Management. During his time at Hampton University he interned at NBA Summer Pro League, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Disney World and the New South Wales Sports Federation. After graduation Marcus migrated to Houston, TX and for an outside sales job. Shortly after he arrived he realized corporate America was not his calling. He pursued education and wanted to work with underprivileged youth. Marcus Gabriel has been a teacher and coach in Houston for twelve years. Marcus attributes his success to God, his family and awesome mentors around the world that have helped him grow as a man and educator
THE STORY OF YOU
The Story Of You Podcast is hosted by educators Mark Brown and Paul Dols.
Mark Brown is an Assistant Principal at Newberg High School in Oregon where his primary responsibilities include focusing on school Climate & Culture. In addition to teaching and administration, Mark enjoys coaching Basketball. Mark is an advocate for Mental Health Awareness and spreads his message Choose To Be You to encourage students, educators, and all individuals to live life as the best version of themselves.
Paul Dols is the Climate & Culture Coordinator at Monrovia High School in Southern California. His responsibilities include being Activities Director, Renaissance Coordinator and Link Crew Coordinator. A classroom teacher for 25 years, his passion and goal is to create a school that every student and staff ulty member calls home and no one wants to leave. Paul believes that education is the most noble of professions and provides the opportunity to “Sow the Seeds”each and every day.
Meet the Hosts

Paul Dols is the Climate & Culture Coordinator at Monrovia High School in Southern California. His responsibilities include being Activities Director, Renaissance Coordinator and Link Crew Coordinator. A classroom teacher for 25 years, his passion and goal is to create a school that every student and staff ulty member calls home and no one wants to leave. Paul believes that education is the most noble of professions and provides the opportunity to “Sow the Seeds”each and every day.

Mark Brown is an Assistant Principal at Newberg High School in Oregon where his primary responsibilities include focusing on school Climate & Culture. In addition to teaching and administration, Mark enjoys coaching Basketball. Mark is an advocate for Mental Health Awareness and spreads his message Choose To Be You to encourage students, educators, and all individuals to live life as the best version of themselves.