“My parents lovingly passed down the lessons of their lives so that my sister, Jana, and I may also teach our children the foundational principles of a life well lived. There was something else my father passed on, quite unintentionally, I'm sure: learning disabilities. My father is dyslexic, and so am I.”

American former professional football player and sportscaster

Mark Schlereth is an American former professional football player, born in 1966, who later became a television and radio sportscaster. He played guard in the NFL from 1989 to 2000 for the Washington Redskins and Denver Broncos, and is also known for his work as a football analyst. After his playing career, Schlereth moved into broadcasting. He has appeared on Fox Sports, including FS1, and worked on other programs as well. He also co-hosted Sedano & Stink on ESPN Radio until 2015. Beyond sports media, he appeared on the soap opera Guiding Light and in the 2012 remake of Red Dawn.