Faculty Spotlight: Mark Needle
La Jolla Country Day School exists to inspire greatness for a better world. Our promise commits to developing a culture and community of faculty, staff, students and families who believe in something bigger than themselves. Below Lower School Associate Teacher Mark Needle speaks to how he inspires greatness for a better world.
Greatness can be achieved by actions both big and small. Greatness is not luck or an accident, it is achieved through a process. Research has shown that the most successful people in the world were not smarter than their counterparts in their field, but they possessed four common distinctions to helped them achieve greatness.
- Strong work ethic
- Person of character
- Ability to access and leverage mentors
- A desire to challenge the status quo and ask “what if?” or “why not?”
About Mark Needle
Mark Needle believes teaching is not a job; it’s a calling—one where he’s in his element. His role is to support his fellow Lower School teachers to meet the needs of our students.
Mr. Needle began working with kids in high school as a soccer coach and referee. During his time in the U.S. Army, he became a mentor and leader to his fellow soldiers, realizing he had a knack for teaching. During college, Mr. Needle worked in after-school recreational programs. From there, he earned his master’s degree and elementary teaching credential. Mr. Needle has been part of the La Jolla Country Day School community as a parent and teacher since 2006.
Mr. Needle is a camping enthusiast and an accomplished triathlete. He believes he can fix anything that is fixable.
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