Campus – St. Mark’s
St. Mark’s Campus Important Upcoming Important Calendar Dates
August 29 – Early Dismissal (noon), Afternoon Eagles Open September 1 – Labor Day. School and Extended Day Closed. September 3 – Pre-Primary Chapel Begins (8:25 a.m., Church) September 5 – Grade 3 Bible Presentation (8:25 a.m., Church) September 5 – Grade 5 Retreat (Knight Campus) September 9 – “Parents of Young Children, What to…
Read MoreParent Education Event with Dr. Elise Fallucco (September 9)
What to Expect in Young Children: Common Challenging Behaviors and How Parents Can Help Tuesday, September 9 8:15 – 9:15 a.m. Steve Williams Library and Learning Center Join Dr. Elise Fallucco, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and ESJ Director of Health, Safety, and Well-Being Programming, for a practical look at why children display challenging behaviors such…
Read MoreSubmit Questions and RSVP for Parents’ Association Meeting (August 26)
Tuesday, August 26 8:15 a.m. NEW Location – Steve Williams Library RSVP Learn about the PA, ask questions, and get to know school leadership. Beville Anderson, Head of Lower School Carley Baggs, Assistant Head of Lower School Ashley Madsen, Director of Pre-Primary and Auxiliary Programs All parents are members of the PA!
Read MoreFrom Iceland to Innovation: Faculty Expand Skills Through Lastinger Summer Scholars Fund
This summer, several St. Mark’s Campus educators expanded their knowledge and skillsets through enriching professional development experiences made possible by the Lastinger Summer Scholars Fund. From Iceland to Texas, faculty members explored innovative approaches to wellness, mindfulness, and educational technology. Yaranel Abreu-Ruiz, PE Instructor, and Megan Trumpler, Media Specialist, attended a conference in Iceland called…
Read MoreSummer 2025 Faculty Professional Development
IMSE Orton-Gillingham Plus equipped our faculty with essential strategies, tools, and resources to effectively teach foundational literacy skills. Training included critical components of structured literacy such as phonological awareness, phonics, word analysis, spelling, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing for students in kindergarten through grade 2. IMSE Morphology Plus prepared our faculty with a comprehensive…
Read More2025-2026 New Faculty, St. Mark’s Campus
Assistant Head of School – Carley Baggs Carley most recently served as Director of Pre-Primary, where she oversaw curriculum, operations, and day-to-day leadership for ELP 1 through kindergarten. In this role, she supported academic programs by collaborating on instructional oversight, conducting teacher observations, analyzing student data, and developing targeted action plans to support student growth.…
Read MoreSt. Mark’s Campus Celebrates Susan Kwartler’s Retirement and Welcomes Lauren Griffith
After an extraordinary 42-year career on the St. Mark’s Campus, Susan Kwartler retired this summer, leaving behind a legacy that is both heartfelt and impactful. What began in 1983 as a temporary teaching assistant role grew into a lifelong vocation. Over the decades, Susan served in various capacities, including Assistant to the Head of School,…
Read MoreCamp Create Kicks Off with “Ooey Gooey Fun!”
The first two weeks of Camp Create brought hands-on learning and creativity for over 100 rising ELP 2 through kindergarten students. The theme, “Ooey Gooey Fun!”, guided a variety of sensory-based activities designed to spark curiosity and engagement. Campers explored messy materials through projects such as painting with spaghetti, making slime and oobleck, and creating…
Read MoreThe Timothy Award Given to Lynell Johnson
Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. (1Tim 6:20a) The Timothy Award is presented in loving memory of T.S. Roberts, Jr. and given by his family. The Timothy Award is presented annually to a faculty member who exemplifies the ideal of Christian service to students and to the community. This award recognizes the…
Read MoreWendy Hulsey Named Nancy N. Wood Excellence in Education Award Recipient
Established in 2001, the Nancy N. Wood Excellence in Education Award is given to a faculty member teaching on St. Mark’s Campus. Named for former St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School Head of School Nancy N. Wood, the purpose of the award is to recognize and reward faculty and teaching assistants who personify quality in their…
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