Mark Scandling

Degrees:

• BA, Davidson
• MA, North Carolina
• MA Columbia

Co-curricular Assignments:

Water Polo - Boys Water Polo - Girls Wrestling

English Teacher
e: mscandling@deerfield.edu  

A former journalist, Mark came to Deerfield in 1987 after starting his teaching career at The Charlotte Country Day School. He has taught English at each grade level, directed plays, and worked at the KIPP STEP summer sessions. He also taught for two summers in New York for Prep for Prep.  Mark has led the girls’ polo team since 1997, their inaugural season. The girls captured the New England Prep School Championship just one year later. In 2003, 2010, and 2012, they finished second. Several of Mark's players have competed at the college level, including a four-time All American on Princeton's women's team. He also coaches the boys' team, which won the 2007 2008, 2010 and 2011 New England titles. Three former players are currently competing in Division I polo programs.  As a wrestling coach for twenty-five years, Mark, a four-year Division I wrestler at Davidson College, has enjoyed working with New England champions and beginners.