Beyond Academics: Supporting a Holistic Learning Environment at D-E
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.
In our next issue, Part II of this series will feature conversations with members of our Student Support Leadership Team, including Dr. Deirdre O’Malley, Director of Counseling Services, and Marc Gladstone, Lead Learning Specialist. Interviews have been lightly edited for length and clarity.
A Conversation with Dr. Deirdre O’Malley
Please introduce yourself, your professional background, and how you came to D-E! My name is Deirdre O’Malley. I am a clinical psychologist, and I’m the Director of Counseling Services. I’ve been a psychologist at the Upper School for the last 15 years. I came to D-E...
A Letter from the Board of Trustees
Independent school boards have fiduciary duties and an obligation to lead the organization they oversee toward the fulfillment of its mission and purpose. Dwight-Englewood’s Trustees are focusing on strategic planning as a process to ensure the present and future well being of our school.
5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony Highlights
Last week our 5th Graders officially “moved up” and became rising 6th Graders! Parents, families, faculty/staff, Lower School (LS) students, and friends came to celebrate our eldest of the LS division. The 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony prominently featured our 5th...
8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony Highlights
Our 8th Graders recently celebrated the bittersweet ending of their middle school years during the annual 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony, under the big tent on Leggett Field. Students shared poignant personal reflections about how much they have changed in just a few...
“D-E & ME” Lower School Art Exhibit in Swartley Gallery
Here’s to our last Swartley Gallery exhibit of the year! “D-E & ME” is presented by our Lower School (LS) students and represents striking artwork curated by LS Visual Arts & Design teacher, Ms. Christine Maloney. The exhibit includes beautiful self-portraits...
D-E’s Cater to You Dining Team Honored in End-of-Year Assembly!
As per D-E tradition, the annual end-of-year assembly recently took place under the big tent on Leggett Field, for all Middle School (MS) and Upper School (US) students. The assembly included the annual presentations of the 2024 editions of Calliope (D-E’s US literary...
Lower School Wacky Water Day Highlights
Wacky Water Day was a hit in the Lower School earlier this week! Students enjoyed some waterplay activities in the sunshine followed by Kona Ice snow cones! CHEERS to the end of the school year and a great upcoming summer break just around the corner!
Middle School Success @ Bergen SciChallenge
This past weekend, three D-E Middle School (MS) student teams participated in the Bergen SciChallenge! Students conducted research in science fair club or added on data and analysis to their 6th grade experimental design project, demonstrating critical thinking,...
Congratulations to the D-E Class of 2024
Yesterday, we had beautiful weather for the Class of 2024 Commencement! Smiles, grad caps, and a record number of cheering families and friends gathered under the big tent on Leggett Field to honor and celebrate our graduates. Dr. Ami Vaidya ’91, Board of Trustees...
BRAVO! Private Music Lessons Recital Recap
Bravo to all our students who have been taking private music lessons this past year! Many of these students performed last week in the annual Private Music Lessons Recital, which was the culmination of their year-long studies. The appreciative, enthusiastic audience...