Mark Thompson

Always eager to keep learning and bettering himself, Mark Thompson P’24, P’26 has been involved in education for three decades, including 14 years as an administrator. 

He joined the History Department in 2022 and was an assistant coach for Christ School's NCISAA 4-A state championship cross country team.

Mr. Thompson was formerly Assistant Head of School at The Greenfield School in Wilson, N.C., and prior to that was Head of the Upper School at North Cross (Va.) for 12 years. He has also worked at schools in California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, and New York.

Mr. Thompson received his B.A. in History from Bates College in 1991 and his master’s in Social Studies Education from Boston University in 1995.

Mr. Thompson describes himself as an avid reader, runner, and hiker. He ran in college and has completed five marathons, a Half Ironman triathlon, and other shorter races.

Mr. Thompson and his wife, Math instructor Carolyn Lowe-Thompson, have three children – Tyler ’24, Spence ’26, and Kaile.