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.
Commencement & Year End Events
Welcome Jeremy Gregersen!
Below are excerpts from messages sent earlier this spring and summer to the D-E community, by the D-E Board of TrusteesPresident Robert E. Miller on behalf of the D-E Head of School Search Committee. About Our Next Head Of School Jeremy is currently completing his...
Spring Sports Banquet 2022
D-E Kicks-Off Next Phase of Schmid Athletic Complex Campaign
D-E Alumni Relations and alumni gathered in early April on Solomon Field to launch and announce the naming of the new Schmid Athletic Complex. The naming is in honor of Chris Schmid’s impending June 2022 retirement from Dwight-Englewood after 43 years and in...
March Madness Alumni Challenge 2022 Makes Its Goal!
Thanks to the support of hundreds of alumni from Dwight School, Englewood School for Boys, and Dwight-Englewood, the March Madness Alumni Challenge 2022 was a huge success! The campaign was promoted with help from dozens of D-Edicated alumni class representatives...
D-E’S Alumni & A Tradition of Excellence
D-E Alumni Award Honorees 2022 We are excited to honor several alumni this year during the Epic Reunion 3X Reunion 2022 weekend. Alumni award ceremonies will be held Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 4:30 pm. The Distinguished Alumni Award was established in 1997 to pay...
Big Feelings: Parenting for Emotional Health
D-E Parents’ Association welcomes Psychologist Lisa Damour D-E’s Parents’ Association welcomed back Dr. Lisa Damour virtually for a conversation with parents about supporting children through their emotions. Dr. Damour notes that oftentimes “mental health” is...
At the collaborative invitation of D-E’s Parents’ Association and Office of Engagement, Marc Gladstone from D-E Student Support Services provided a fascinating discussion on the topic of “Neurodiversity and Creating a Culture of Belonging
Below, Marc provides some highlights from his presentation. When we think about diversity, we often consider this in regard to sexual, gender, cultural and/or race identity - and the challenges, prejudices and discrimination that it can bring. However, another...
David Mager ’22 made D-E School basketball history…
...and joined an elite group of D-E athletes when he scored his 1000th point during the Bulldogs’ 88-75 win over Glen Rock “away” in January! David was later honored by the School and presented with an official “100th Point Club” ball in a Bulldogs’ home game at...
Congratulations to the following Upper School Winter Season 2022 athletes, recognized with All-League and All-County Honors!
Winter Track Charlotte Stroff ’24 3rd Team All-County for the 1000M Event! Girls Basketball Karina Pink ’23 1st Team All- League and Honorable Mention All-County Montana Nicks ’23 1st Team All- League and Honorable Mention All-County Bella Levin ’22 2nd Team...