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Beginning her St. Mark’s career in 2015, Valerie Davis is a member of the Mathematics Department, where she teaches mathematics to sixth and seventh graders. Davis earned a bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University and master’s degree in education from Texas Christian University. Prior to joining St. Mark’s she taught middle school math and science at St. Rita School in Fort Worth. Additionally, she was the math specialist for grades 1-8 in addition to teaching middle school math at The Oakridge School in Arlington. She then moved to California and taught middle school mathematics at the San Domenico School in San Anselmo, CA. She serves as the faculty sponsor for the Middle School MATHCOUNTS team and is a member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. She received the John H. Murrell Excellence in Teaching Award in 2022.

Julie Doerge joined the St. Mark’s faculty in 2006 and is the school nurse. Doerge earned her A.D. from Ferris State University and is a registered nurse (RN). She previously worked ten years at the Hockaday School, six years at the Kingwood School and worked six years overseas in England and Switzerland. Doerge spent two summers working at the Dallas Health and Human Services with Dr. Wendy Chung. She is a member of the National Association of School Nurses and the Texas School Nurse Association. Doerge received both the Ralph B. Rogers Alumni Award and the Marksmen yearbook dedication in 2022.