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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.
Principal of the Elementary Division
Our Virtue breakfasts help boys learn more about what it means to be a man while spending time with an adult that is teaching them about manhood. So, we are hosting a monthly breakfast focusing on the 7 Virtues of Manhood at school.
Our 7 Virtues of Manhood Breakfasts are for elementary grade boys
...We offer a complete menu of hot lunches cooked on campus for 1st-6th grades. The cost for the 1st Semester Lunch Plan is $575. The cost for the 1st Semester Drink Plan is $110.
Menu items are made from fresh and wholesome ingredients. There are many options available and each boy should be able to choose a balanced meal even if he does
...Dear Parents,
Today, every boy in 1st – 5th grade received a red folder containing his required summer reading and math assignments.
The folder contains all the information your son will need in order to complete his required summer work. Just as last year, all required math assignments are contained within the red
...Fifth and Sixth Grade Small Group Math Teacher
Fifth Grade Math Teacher
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.