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Mark Fruitt

  • Mark Fruitt serves as Elementary Principal of Presbyterian Day School (PDS), an independent school serving boys in grades PK-6 in Memphis.

    Born and raised in Memphis, Fruitt earned his undergraduate and master’s degree in educational leadership from the University of Memphis. Before coming to PDS in 2004, he served as a teacher, head varsity boys basketball coach, assistant varsity football coach and Dean of Students at First Assembly Christian School. Also during this time, he served as director of the family life center at First Assembly of God Church.

    Over the years Mark’s professional development has included Project Zero at Harvard, Leading Today’s Changing Middle School, the National Association of Independent School Conference, and many others. He has also attended numerous coaching clinics, including: Alabama, Penn State, Nebraska, and Indiana to name a few.

    Mark was awarded the Most Valuable Teacher Award while teaching at First Assembly and earned coach of the year honors in 2000. Mark enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, and reading. Mark is married to Amy and they have one daughter. They are members of Hope Presbyterian.

  • Position: Principal of the Elementary Division
  • Last Name: Fruitt
  • First Name: Mark
  • Division: Administration, Elementary
  • Phone - Work: 901-842-4610
  • Work Address: 4025 Poplar Avenue
  • Work City: Memphis
  • Work State: TN
  • Work Zip: 38111
  • Degrees: B.A., M.Ed., The University of Memphis
Principal of the Elementary Division

Elizabeth Oakes

  • Position: Elementary Interim
  • Last Name: Oakes
  • First Name: Elizabeth
  • Division: Elementary
  • Phone - Work: 901-507-3486
  • Work Address: 4025 Poplar Avenue
  • Work City: Memphis
  • Work State: TN
  • Work Zip: 38111
Elementary Interim

Palmer Albertine

  • Position: Dean of Students
  • Last Name: Albertine
  • First Name: Palmer
  • Division: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Elementary, Admission, Support
  • Phone - Work: 901-842-4630
  • Work Address: 4025 Poplar Avenue
  • Work City: Memphis
  • Work State: TN
  • Work Zip: 38111
Dean of Students

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Michele Dennis

  • Position: Fifth and Sixth Grade Small Group Math Teacher
  • Last Name: Dennis
  • First Name: Michele
  • Division: 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Elementary
  • Phone - Work: 901-842-4675
  • Work Address: 4025 Poplar Avenue
  • Work City: Memphis
  • Work State: TN
  • Work Zip: 38111
Fifth and Sixth Grade Small Group Math Teacher

Stephanie Anderson

  • Position: Fifth Grade Math Teacher
  • Last Name: Anderson
  • First Name: Stephanie
  • Division: 5th Grade, Elementary
  • Phone - Work: 901-507-5004
  • Work Address: 4025 Poplar Avenue
  • Work City: Memphis
  • Work State: TN
  • Work Zip: 38111
Fifth Grade Math Teacher

Ivy Phillips

  • Position: Fourth Grade ELA Teacher
  • Last Name: Phillips
  • First Name: Ivy
  • Division: 4th Grade, Elementary
  • Phone - Work: 901-507-3489
  • Work Address: 4025 Poplar Avenue
  • Work City: Memphis
  • Work State: TN
  • Work Zip: 38111
Fourth Grade ELA Teacher

Diane Perry

  • Position: Fourth Grade ELA Teacher
  • Last Name: Perry
  • First Name: Diane
  • Division: 4th Grade, Elementary
  • Phone - Work: 901-507-3495
  • Work Address: 4025 Poplar Avenue
  • Work City: Memphis
  • Work State: TN
  • Work Zip: 38111
  • Degrees: B.A. Early Childhood Education from U of Memphis; M. Ed. Teaching & Learning from Union University
Fourth Grade ELA Teacher

Presbyterian Day School (PDS) is a private, Christian preschool and elementary school serving boys from 2-years-old through 6th grade for 75 years.

With our mission of striving to glorify God by developing boys in wisdom and stature and favor with God and man, we take a holistic approach to education, nurturing the heart, soul, mind, and body of each boy.

4025 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38111

901-842-4600

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