On Campus
retiring faculty & staff
Susan Alterman
Debra Materre
Susan joined St. Mark’s in 2011 as the Administrative
For 16 years, Debra Materre helped fourth-grade
Assistant to the Director of Counseling and then
Marksmen reach their full potential. Mathematics
moved into the role of Registrar and Administrative
was her specialty, leading boys to be problem
Assistant to the Head of Upper School the next year.
solvers and to stretch themselves through
She assisted Upper School Marksmen as well as
increasingly complex math work. She always sought
their parents throughout her time in that Division.
ways to increase collaboration among her students
Susan helped new Division and Assistant Division
focusing on group work and enrichment activities
Heads get organized in their roles and coordinated
to meet that goal. Debra’s Brainiac Club was very
many annual events, including Upper School Mini
popular with the boys. Debra made character and
School, senior dinners, Final Assemblies, and
leadership the foundation of her work and was
Commencement ceremonies.
fully committed to the success of every student in her care.
Barbara Johnson Beginning in 2007, Barbara Johnson served as the Admission Office Administrator. New families applying to the School found a warm, friendly, and efficient first stop under her care. She was committed to making the admission experience as pleasant as possible. Working through numerous application processes over the past 13 years kept Barbara rising to new challenges with her usual unfailing grace, patience, and diligence. 18
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