Head of School Lark Palma

Lark P. Palma, Ph.D. has been the Head of Catlin Gabel School since 1995. She is a native South Carolinian and a graduate of an independent school in South Carolina.

Lark earned a doctorate in twentieth century British literature and women’s studies at the University of South Carolina while teaching at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School.

Her passion is in providing an exceptional learning environment by encouraging personal and academic connections between students and teachers.