Affinity Groups Raise Awareness of & Appreciation for Differences in Identity
At D-E, affinity groups are tightly knit spaces of community, growth, and identity. Always striving to engage with other students, spread culture and awareness, and celebrate diversity, they are an essential part of school life and co-curricular opportunities in particular. Below are some of D-E’s affinity groups and their accomplishments, memories, and hopes for this year and beyond!
Arts Highlights
Can you spell “spectacular”? From the Upper School’s Winter Musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” to the incredible showcases by our music ensembles and visual artists in all divisions, take a look back at this season so far…
Middle School Winter 2023-24 Sports Reel
https://youtu.be/kojWzizGtps
Upper School Winter Sports Reel 2023 ’24
https://youtu.be/7wP5J9HgD8c
Lisa Wittner, Director of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
When did you begin at D-E, and how have you come into the role you currently hold? I started in 2015 as an Upper School Dean for the Class of 2019. After the Class of 2019 graduated, I spoke to administrators about some needs the School had, and that led to the...
Upper School Club Brings Therapy Dogs to D-EStress
During the week before “PAW” (Projects & Assessments Week) in early March, the Upper School club called My Mind Matters (MMM) hosted a therapy dogs event for Upper School students. The two furry visitors, Oscar and Thor, made themselves comfortable in Hulst House,...
Congratulations Marisol Diaz, Fulbright Awardee in Art and Design for Summer 2024
In the photo, Marisol (middle) together with Upper School Principal Kim Lalli (far right) met with Ambrose Proctor ’21 during their Swartley Gallery Alumni Artist Exhibit. See Page 11 for details.Due to her interest in the 17 United Nations SDGs (sustainability and...
Congratulations Lisa Wittner, Fulbright Awardee: Sharing SEL Expertise in Nepal
Always up for an adventure, Lisa Wittner will use a Fulbright grant to sharesocial-emotional learning insights with educators in Nepal. Here she is shown performing withBatalá New York, a premier all-women, Black-led percussion ensemble.Congratulations Lisa Wittner,...
Dr. Danny Carragher, Chair, Human Development Department
Tell us about yourself and your journey here at Dwight-Englewood. This is my 13th year at D-E. I am a licensed clinical and school psychologist. Before working here, my first job after getting my doctorate was conducting LGBTQ+ diversity trainings for medical...
Michelle Carstens-Potts, Chair of the Health and Wellness Department
Tell us a bit about yourself, your background, and your journey here at D-E. During undergrad at Michigan State University I was initially a music education major and I had also received a scholarship for field hockey. I later transferred to be a kinesiology major and...
Beyond Academics: Supporting a Holistic Learning Environment
In this issue, Michelle Carstens-Potts, Chair of the Health and Wellness Department; Dr. Danny Carragher, Chair of the Human Development Department; and Lisa Wittner, Director of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), discuss their roles and the programs they implement....