This is the 19th year for Coach Ortiz to teach math and coach football and track in the state of Arkansas. This is his 8th year in the Pea Ridge School District. Originally from Midland, Texas, Coach Ortiz attended college at Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas. After graduating with a Bachelor's in Math and Education, he began his coaching and teaching career in 1996.
Coaching and Teaching Resume:
Awards/Achievements
"Aut Viam Invenium Aut Faciam" is a latin phrase that translates: "I will either find a way or make one."
Coaching and Teaching Resume:
- 1996 - 2000 Taught Algebra 1 and Geometry and coached Football and Track at West Memphis Christian School
- 2000 - 2004 Taught Algebra 2(AP), Algebra 3, and Pre-Calculus and coached Football and Track at Central Arkansas Christian School
- 2004 - 2005 Taught Algebra 1 and Algebra 3 and coached Football and Track at Pottsville High School
- 2005 - 2007 Taught Algebra 1 and Geometry and coached Football and Track at Star City High School
- 2007 - present at Pea Ridge Middle/High School: Currently teach Algebra 1 and coach Football and Track
Awards/Achievements
- 1996 MPSA State Champions in High School Football
- 1999 MPSA Little Cotton Bowl Champions in Junior High Football
- 2004 AAA 3rd-Round of State Play-offs in 4A High School Football
- 2004 Teacher of the Year at Central Arkansas Christian School
- 2013 AAA 1-4A District Champions in Junior High Football
"Aut Viam Invenium Aut Faciam" is a latin phrase that translates: "I will either find a way or make one."