Will Marbury returned to his alma mater after extensive teaching experiences, most recently at The Friends School of Baltimore as an Upper School mathematics teacher, 10th grade assistant dean, baseball program coordinator, and varsity baseball coach. Prior to his time at Friends, Mr. Marbury taught mathematics and coached baseball at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School after serving as a school and community resource volunteer in the Peace Corps South Africa. He started teaching and coaching at Sandy Springs Friends School. He has multiple experiences teaching and living overseas, including in Guatemala, Brazil, South Korea, South Africa, and Spain. Mr. Marbury studied mathematics and Spanish language and literature at Oberlin College before receiving his bachelor of arts in Spanish language and literature from The University of Maryland College Park. He earned a master of science degree in mathematics education from Towson University.

Q&A

What inspired you to become a teacher?
My educational path has not been linear. I have always followed the courses and subjects in which I have had the most influential connection with my teacher. In high school, I connected with Joe Duncan, Julie Checkoway, and Ian Brooks. In college, I took every class I could with Dr. Eva Florenza on Spanish Literature. In graduate school, I took classes with Dr. Sarhangi and Dr. Shirley on the influence that culture has on mathematics and that mathematics has on culture. My learning has been directly related to the teachers that I have had. I hope to have the same impact on my students.