Position:
CEO/Principal
Titles:
BEd, Med St, Ed D
Occupation:
Educator
Appointed to the board:
2009
Association with YVG:
Principal since April 2009, CEO of the School Board, past parent
Interests:
Understanding how students learn best, family, gardening, history, travel
The Principal, Dr Mark Merry, BEd, MEd St, Ed D
Mark commenced as Principal of Yarra Valley Grammar in April 2009.
Mark was educated at Whitefriars College Donvale and began
his teaching career in 1985. He taught History and Legal Studies and has
lectured in Educational Psychology and Classroom Management at the
University of Tasmania. He holds a Bachelor of Education degree from
Victoria College, a Masters in Educational Studies from Monash
University and a Doctorate in Education from Latrobe University.
Mark spent nine years as Deputy Principal in two schools
before becoming Principal of Marcellin College in 2001. During his time
at Marcellin, Mark led the implementation of a strategic plan which was
the catalyst for significant structural, policy and operational change
at the College. The strategic plan led to improved educational outcomes
for students and an enhanced learning culture.
Mark was Chair of the Associated Heads of Independent
Schools of Australia (AHISA) in Victoria from 2009 – 2011 and has served
on the National Board. Mark has recently again been elected as Chair of
AHISA, effective from September 2017. Mark has been involved in the
Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria since 2001. He and his wife
Manuela have two sons, Alister and Simon.
