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MARK J. ANDERSON 302.218.7278

markjanderson323@gmail.com

____________________________________________________________ Sanford School (Wilmington, DE) 2011 – present

Sanford School is a PK-12, coed day school with 575 students and a 100-acre campus.

Head of School

Administrative Leadership

Stabilized student enrollment in a highly competitive independent school market

Recruited talented administrative leaders (Director of Admission, Director of Development, Upper School Head, Facilities Manager) and built a cohesive and collaborative leadership team

Secured school membership in the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) and led the school through its first PAIS accreditation process

Restructured college counseling office to create a better experience for students and families

Hired several head varsity coaches which led to success and visibility of the athletic program

Introduced merit aid program which resulted in higher enrollment and interest from new market segments

Increased faculty diversity by over 75%

Introduced school transportation and increased admission traffic in new geographic markets

Academic Leadership

Recruited and hired over 30 talented faculty and staff members since July 2011

Led a committee to codify and document Sanford’s PK-12 curriculum and added of high-interest middle school and upper school electives to Sanford’s course offerings

Formed school’s technology committee and created Sanford’s first PK-12 technology plan

Collaborated with teacher leaders to foster sustainability and STEM efforts

Introduced campus-wide wireless network and intercom system

Created a committee to develop school’s first PK-12 teacher evaluation process

Introduced and implemented seven-day rotating scheduling, the school’s first foray away from a traditional model

Created and taught Upper School leadership elective, The Art and Adventure of Leadership, modeled on University of Southern California President Steve Sample’s university course Fundraising/Advancement Leadership

Planned and executed Front & Center capital campaign and raised over $5.75M

Built/renovated three significant campus buildings as a result of Front & Center campaign: performing arts center with a 450-seat theatre, STEM center, and US library/extended day center

Surpassed annual fund goal each year 2012-2015 and added 100+ new leadership donors

Formed an internal marketing committee and implemented the school’s first marketing plan including new school logo, school crest, website, and full-color print publications

Developed symbiotic relationships with local organizations including University of Delaware, youth athletic leagues, and real estate offices

Board Leadership

Collaborated with Board leaders to develop school’s first strategic plan, Ambition in Action, in over a decade

Partnered with Board leaders to envision campus master plan which led to a successful capital campaign and transformed Sanford’s campus

Drafted Sanford’s first Board-approved Diversity Statement

Assisted in recruiting several new trustees who brought time, talent and treasure to the Board

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Whitfield School (St. Louis) 1998 – 2011

Whitfield School is a grade 6-12, co-ed day school with 450 students on a 25-acre campus.

Head of School (2004 – 2011) Oversaw the development of Whitfield Honor Council and Honor Code

Implemented an innovative 1:1 laptop program in grades 6-12 that utilized Citrix and Linux for an affordable technology model

Increased faculty participation in administrative decision making which improved transparency and created greater leadership opportunities for teachers

Led a committee to examine and re-draft the school’s mission statement

Guided a Board strategic planning committee that resulted in a five-year plan

Led a Board committee that revised the Board’s bylaws

Instituted new committee structure to align with NAIS Best Practices, including the introduction of Committee on Trustees

Implemented ongoing Board education and orientation for new and veteran trustees

Planned and executed endowment/capital campaign that netted $5,000,000

Increased the school’s endowment to $7,000,000 from less than $3,000,000

Raised $1,000,000 per year in annual fund giving in fiscal years 2005 – 2011

Led construction projects that resulted in an expansion of a new baseball field complex and improved school parking

Developed and implemented programs for faculty recruitment and retention

Increased faculty diversity by 80%

Created system of written feedback and dialogue for professional growth and evaluation of faculty and staff

Decreased the school’s debt by 15%

Led an exceptional and cohesive administrative leadership team that achieved success in multiple arenas of school operations

Whitfield Administrative Experience 1999-2004 Early in my career, I was fortunate to experience many facets of school leadership including: faculty recruitment, teacher evaluation, budgeting, admission operation, and program development.

Dean of Faculty 2002 – 2004 Admission Associate 2002 – 2004 Summer Camp Director 2000 – 2001 Dean of Students 1999 – 2000

Whitfield Teaching & Coaching Positions Senior Seminar teacher and 12th grade advisor 2006 – 2011 7th grade English teacher 1999 – 2002 7th and 8th grade algebra teacher 1998 – 2000

Middle School soccer, basketball and baseball coach 1998 – 2008

Liberty (Missouri) Public Schools 1996-1998 5th grade classroom teacher, Lewis & Clark Elementary School

Taught 26 and 29 students in a self-contained classroom

Instructed students in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies

Served on the Principal’s Leadership Council

Served on the Lewis & Clark technology committee

Served on district science curriculum committee

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______________________________________________________________________ Graduate School Teaching Experience

Columbia University – Klingenstein Master’s Program Field Instructor 2009 – present

Led cohort groups in 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2017

Supervised cohorts of graduate school students

______________________________________________________________________ Continued Education/Professional Development

Harvard University “Leadership: An Evolving Vision” participant 2016

Rauschenberg Foundation “Power of Art Conference” participant 2016

Northwestern School of Management – ISACS Leadership Academy 2015

Vanderbilt University – Independent School Leadership Fellow 2013

Harvard University “Independent School Institute” participant 2010

Columbia University – Klingenstein Head of School Fellow 2008

______________________________________________________________________ Association Leadership

Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) Board President 2017 – present Board Vice President 2016 – 2017 Accreditation Visiting Team Woodlyne School 2017 Accreditation Visiting Team Co-Leader Montgomery School 2015 PAIS Board Member 2014 – present

Delaware Association Independent Schools (DAIS) Heads Committee 2011 – present

Independent Schools St. Louis (ISSL) Board Secretary 2008 – 2011 Common Marketing Committee 2006 – 2008

Board Member 2006 – 2011 Independent Schools of Central States (ISACS)

Accreditation Visiting Team Leader, Greenhills School 2009 Accreditation Visiting Team Leader, Missouri Military Academy 2007

Accreditation Visiting Team Leader, Gilmour Academy 2006 Accreditation Visiting Team Co-Leader, Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy 2006

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) NAIS Aspiring Head Mentor 2009 – 2010

______________________________________________________________________ Education

Maryville University, Master of Arts in Education - Educational Administration 2001 Masters Project: “Professional Development for New Teachers” University of Missouri, Bachelor of Science in Education 1995

Magna Cum Laude Major: Elementary Education

Minor: Spanish

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______________________________________________________________________ Community Leadership

Delaware Rush 5th & 6th grade Girls Soccer Coach 2015 – 2016

St. Mary’s Catholic Church 5th & 6th grade Girls Basketball Coach 2014 – 2016

Circus Harmony Foundation Board Member 2008 – 2011

Phi Gamma Delta (MU) Alumni Board Member 2007 – 2010

Royal Wood Subdivision trustee 2007 – 2011

______________________________________________________________________ Awards & Affiliations St. Louis Business Journal “40 Under 40” honoree 2011 University of Missouri, College of Education 2003

Annual Dinner Keynote Speaker Whitfield School “Teacher of the Year” Awardee 2002

______________________________________________________________________ Personal

Married to Nicol Anderson for 19 years. Prior to starting our family, Nicol served as Midwest Regional Merchandising Manager, Tommy Hilfiger Inc.

Nicol chaired the Sanford School auction in 2014 and 2015 and co-chaired Grandparents Day in 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016

In 2015, Nicol co-chaired Wine/Women/Shoes Fashion Show benefiting AI du Pont Children’s Hospital

Nicol currently serves on the Dining & Social Committee at Greenville Country Club

Children: Stella, age 13, 8th grade; Finley, age 11, 6th grade; and Oliver, age 9, 3rd grade