Our Mission
To help educators turn classrooms into thriving, student‑led markets that cultivate curiosity, wellbeing, and community.

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Our Approach
Hands‑on, standards‑aligned learning that bridges Plate to Pencil—from plant science and market math to branding and public speaking—so every student gets to make their mark.

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What Makes Us Different

• Market‑First Focus: We specialize in student‑run markets—period.

• Teacher‑Centered Design: Plug‑and‑play tools and pacing guides.

• Equity‑Minded: Title I options, low‑lift materials, scalable models.

• Sustainable: We set you up to repeat the market year after year.

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About the Founder
Mark‑It Makers was founded by Sheila Gutierrez, an agriculture and market programs educator and arts-in-medicine practitioner, who has designed hands‑on learning experiences connecting food systems, STEM, and community activation.