Northfield Mount Hermon announced Telia Marks-McCall as new athletic director effective July 1 in a press release on Tuesday afternoon.
Marks-McCall takes over the athletic program consisting of 33 sports and almost 70 teams. Marks-McCall succeeds Michael Shelton, head coach of NMH’s boys’ basketball program, who served as interim director of athletics during the 2025-26 academic year.
“I am honored to join the Northfield Mount Hermon community as director of athletics,” Marks-McCall said. “I look forward to building on its tradition of excellence by fostering a competitive, values-driven program that brings out the best in every student-athlete.”
Marks-McCall comes to the Hoggers from Maryvale Preparatory School, where she served as director of athletics and head girls’ basketball coach. The athletic program at Maryvale had six championship titles and three runner-up finishes across athletic programs while supporting nationally ranked teams in soccer and lacrosse.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Telia to the NMH community in this important role,” Head of School Brian Hargrove said. “NMH’s athletics program is an integral part of our school community, with teams for students of all levels, comprehensive PE and wellness programs, and high-caliber facilities. Our coaches are deeply engaged in all aspects of student life, serving as role models, advisors, and mentors to their players and non-athletes alike. Telia’s background and experience leaves her well prepared to lead our work shaping and supporting our citizen-scholar-athletes.”
Marks-McCall holds a bachelor’s in sociology from the University of Virginia and a master’s in organizational leadership from Quinnipiac. At Virginia, she was the basketball team’s Rookie of the Year in 2010. After college, she spent two years playing professionally in Luxembourg and Finland. Marks-McCall played at Virginia from 2009-2013.
Her previous positions include director of athletics and auxiliary programs and head basketball coach at Miss Hall’s School, where she led the development of a comprehensive strategic plan for the program. She also brings athletics administrative experience at the collegiate level, at Quinnipiac University and the University of Iowa.
