
Mark Davis: Head of School
Mark Davis has been the transformative Head of St. Luke’s since 2002. Known for his ability to inspire innovation while preserving tradition, Mark has been at the helm of St. Luke’s exceptional rise. As a forward thinker, Mark focuses on what students will need to thrive in the future. He writes often about ethical leadership, deeper learning, and mindfulness in education. Mark is a member of the National Association of Independent School (NAIS) Board of Trustees.
Recent Posts
When Tragedy Strikes...Again
These days it seems we are besieged with tragic news, whether the result of ugly human intent or powerful and destructive...
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Mark Davis
Head of School

A Powerful Example of Moral Courage
St. Luke's has a tradition of inviting students and teachers (and Heads of School) to come up on stage to share a meaningful...
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Mark Davis
Head of School

Welcome Back to the Hilltop 2017
It’s always good to be here, but this year the return of the St. Luke’s community is bringing me extra, deeply appreciated...
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Mark Davis
Head of School

A Summer Letter
Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate. Rough winds do shake the darling buds of...
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Mark Davis
Head of School

3 Ways to Kickstart Gratitude
I confess it’s tough to sustain a steady sense of gratitude. The speed of life takes over and one’s focus on blessings,...
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Mark Davis
Head of School

5 Reasons Student Athletes Should Diversify
Baseball was my true love as a kid, but I have great memories of playing hockey and soccer too, and loved cheering on my own...
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Mark Davis
Head of School

Commencement 2017
...I see my friends here before me, and I feel a deep sense of gratitude as I am flooded with memories of the times we’ve...
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Mark Davis
Head of School

Lessons from Penn State
Early this month,
18 fraternity brothers were charged in the death
of a young man. He died during a drunken “pledge...
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Mark Davis
Head of School

Mark Davis: Head of School

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