Letters from a Headmaster's Study (1949-1977)

Canon Charles Martin is Headmaster Emeritus of St. Albans School in Washington, D.C. He is currently Clergyman of the Washington Cathedral and Chairman of the Commission on Peace for the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, D.C.

When I was a St. Albans student and Charles Martin spoke, I listened. You'll enjoy listening, too. He speaks with wisdom and strength grown from years of experience. Donald E. Graham ...remind[s] one of what can and should be the best in any educator) dedication to the development of each individual student, a sense of excitement in watching young people grow up, a clear notion of what is good and right, and a committment to instilling a sense of justice in one's students. The Instrumentalist Many heads have read and enjoyed copies of Charlie Martin's 'Letters' over the past decades. His easy, conversational, anecdotal style made their reading pleasant and relevant. But their contents were perceptive, powerful and persuasive. In him, the roles of headmaster and Canon were blended into a seamless whole... The Head's Letter Many heads have read and enjoyed copies of Charlie Martin's 'Letters' over the past decades. His easy, conversational, anecdotal style made their reading pleasant and relevant. But their contents were perceptive, powerful and persuasive. In him, the roles of headmaster and Canon were blended into a seamless whole... The Head's Letter When I was a St. Albans student and Charles Martin spoke, I listened. You'll enjoy listening, too. He speaks with wisdom and strength grown from years of experience. Donald E. Graham ...remind[s] one of what can and should be the best in any educator) dedication to the development of each individual student, a sense of excitement in watching young people grow up, a clear notion of what is good and right, and a committment to instilling a sense of justice in one's students. The Instrumentalist