Mark Ralph brings more than 15 years of international education experience to Verbier International School, having held leadership positions in Japan, Korea, the Caribbean and Monaco. Throughout his career, he has led Physical Education departments and sports programmes, developing inclusive and ambitious opportunities that enable students of all abilities to thrive through sport.
Mark is passionate about building a strong culture of sport within a school, with a leadership approach centred on listening, collaboration, student voice and care. He has extensive experience supporting both teams and individual athletes, as well as developing student leadership through sporting events and initiatives. He also regularly leads and facilitates professional learning workshops in MYP Physical Education, assessment and school culture, bringing educators together to share ideas and best practice.
Mark holds a BEd in Physical Education from the University of Edinburgh and a Certificate of School Leadership and Management from Harvard University. He is a strong believer in innovation, creativity and the power of sport to develop confidence, character, relationships and a sense of belonging.
Outside school, Mark enjoys travelling and experiencing new cultures with his family. He is passionate about sport and the outdoors, playing football and tennis and making the most of the mountains through skiing, snowboarding and exploring with his family.