Faculty Endowed Chairs
Through the generous support of donors committed to educational excellence, St. Mark's is proud to have so many endowed Faculty Chairs.
Dejai Barnes, Ph.D.
In memory of Martin Fenton, Sr. ’25, this chair recognizes a prominent
faculty member who exemplifies a strong
commitment to academic excellence within the humanities.

Allyson R. Brown
Established through a bequest of a generous alumnus in honor of
Head of School Chris Mabley (1988-1994) and Jan Mabley.

Karen Bryant
[Full Profile}
An endowed chair established by the former faculty member’s family and friends
Franklin Chen
An endowed teaching chair to support the Teaching of Chinese Language and Asian Culture.
Jason P. Eslick
An endowed teaching chair awarded to a faculty member who shows the same foresight and enthusiasm about teaching and learning that characterized Dick Rader’s work at St. Mark’s.

Peter Glomset
Presented in memory of Lucile Thieriot Walker
Established by the Weezie Foundation


David Lyons
Recognizing the connection between St. Mark’s and George, Abby and Grover O’Neill. Established by George O’Neill ’45, P’69

Jeniene Matthews
Established by the Forbes Foundation, this chair recognizes two outstanding faculty members, William J. Evill and William K. Glavin

Sarah McCann
An endowed faculty chair used to support the teaching of creative writing. Established by Sidney F. Tyler ’25

Barbara P. Putnam
Presented in honor of Bill Barber, a former headmaster
Established by alumni/ae and friends