Leadership

Garhett Wagers is a passionate and engaging leader with more than 20 years in education, where he has worked in both traditional and nontraditional settings. He believes strongly in the importance of a whole child education. Garhett believes the teacher is charged with meeting learners where they are, understanding who they are, and crafting an atmosphere that challenges students to be better versions of themselves. It is the evolving discovery of self that causes 18 months through 8th grade schools to stand out. It is no coincidence that Garhett has spent so much of his career in Episcopal schools, where stewarding these values is at the core of culture. 

Prior to joining St. Mark's as our Head of School in 2010, Garhett served as the Assistant to the Head for Institutional Advancement and the Head of the Intermediate Division at St. Mary's Episcopal Day School in Tampa, Florida. Garhett serves on the Board of Directors for the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools, and was a 2015 Cohort in the Heads Fellowship Program at Teachers College of Columbia University. 

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The Board of Trustees of St. Mark’s Episcopal School is a dynamic group of individuals that focuses on the long-term strategic goals and financial position of the school and the selection and support of its Head of School. Made up of current and former parents, grandparents, alumni, and community leaders, the Board’s primary goal is to support and protect the mission of the school. The Board entrusts the normal, day-to-day operations of the school to their sole employee, the Head of School, and instead focuses its efforts on policy, managing the relationship between St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and St. Mark’s Episcopal School, and overseeing the financial operations of the school.  

Standing Committees:
Executive Committee
Finance Committee
Audit Committee
Advancement Committee
Committee on Trustees
Church and School Committee
Head Support Committee