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.
Martin Fenton Sr. Chair in Humanities
In memory of Martin Fenton, Sr. ’25, recognizing a prominent faculty member who exemplifies a strong
commitment to academic excellence within the humanities.
Aggie Belt
A. Watson Armour II Senior Chair Holder
A fully funded faculty chair established by A. Watson Armour III ’27.
Allyson R. Brown
Chris and Jan Mabley Chair
Established through a bequest of a generous alumnus in honor of
Head of School Chris Mabley (1988-1994) and Jan Mabley.
Head of School Chris Mabley (1988-1994) and Jan Mabley.
Karen Bryant
Roland D. Sawyer Memorial Chair
An endowed chair established by the former faculty member’s family and friends.
Robert Calagione ’04
Bill and Peg Barber Chair
Franklin Chen
Antony and Elsa Hill Chair in Asian Studies
An endowed teaching chair to support the Teaching of Chinese Language and Asian Culture.
Jason P. Eslick
Richard A. Rader Chair
An endowed 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
Weezie Foundation Chair
Presented in memory of Lucile Thieriot Walker. Established by the Weezie Foundation.
Heather Harwood
Mrs. William Greenough Thayer Faculty Chair
Presented in memory of Violet Otis Thayer.
Lindsey C. Lohwater
Founder's Chair
David Lyons
Mr. & Mrs. George O'Neill Chair
Recognizing the connection between St. Mark’s and George, Abby and Grover O’Neill. Established by George O’Neill ’45, P’69.
Sarah McCann
Sydney Tyler Chair in Creative Writing
An endowed faculty chair used to support the teaching of creative writing. Established by Sidney F. Tyler ’25.