The genesis of “Beyond Empire” comes from a personal place. As a first-generation American of Trinidadian immigrants, who came to the US amidst Trinidad’s independence from the UK, Stephen Bailey finds that it is imperative to trace these stories. The central questions of the course ask, “What is it to move beyond empire? How do people understand themselves in a new context? How do you reacquire or reinvent yourself?” What underlies the curriculum is the belief that through investing in the literary worlds of other cultures, students can be world scholars and compassionate readers.
Stephen emphasizes reading a breadth of literary styles like poetry, fiction, non-fiction, etc. to think critically about how language is used. With challenging material from authors and playwrights like Tayeb Salih and Lynn Nottage, Stephen asks for courage from both his students and himself; the courage to ask hard questions and to listen to different voices and opinions. “That is where true inquiry begins!”
Middle School Recognizes “International Day of Peace”
In honor of International Day of Peace, observed annually on September 21, D-E Middle School gathered today in Schenck Auditorium for poetry readings from Zorena A., Portia R., and Livvy G., and a vocal performance from Justine B., celebrating this year’s theme of...
Imperatore Library Hosts Annual Domino Rally
A domino effect was set in motion at D-E recently, as the Imperatore Library hosted our annual Domino Rally. Over 50 students from Grades 6 to 12 worked together to build elaborate domino towers and runs spanning several tables and bookshelves. The event culminated in...
Upper School Celebrates Annual Clubs & Activities Fair
D-E students get involved! This morning the annual Activities Fair was held at Leggett Field, where Upper School students gathered to check out and sign up for one or more of 50+ clubs at the School, ranging from performing arts and service-oriented to affinity-based...
Senior Rock Painting
A beloved annual D-E tradition continues! The D-E Class of 2025 gathered earlier this week to paint the Senior Rock, one of several activities marking the start of every school year. Cheers to our seniors and best wishes to all for a fantastic 2025-2026 school year!
Welcome (Back) to D-E: Happy First Day of School!
D-E is thrilled to welcome all our students back on campus! Our Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School are buzzing with activity once again. From kindergartners entering the halls of Drapkin for the first time to our new Class of 2025 seniors on campus greeting...
Diana Gross – Chief Innovation Officer
Diana Gross is D-E's new Chief Innovation Officer. Her experience is vast and spans being a global educator, a technology coordinator, a curriculum facilitator, an education strategist and most recently, a K-12 Learning and Innovation Strategist and Consultant in the...
Welcome to Our New Faculty and Staff!
Dwight-Englewood is delighted to announce our newest faculty and staff members for the 2024-2025 academic year. Learn more about each of them below.
Natalia Arbelaez – Leave Replacement Teacher, 4th Grade
Natalia Arbelaez joins the D-E community as a 4th-grade Leave Replacement Teacher. She has been teaching for more than seven years and says she is dedicated to fostering a love of learning in her students and creating a supportive and engaging classroom environment....
Valerie Berrios – Content Strategy Manager
Valerie Berrios is the Content Strategy Manager on the Communications & Publications Team. Her experience includes overseeing the strategy, development, editing, and publishing of a wide range of digital and traditional content for leading organizations. She has also...
Emma Brandow – Upper School Latin Teacher
Emma Brandow will be teaching high school Latin and serving as an assistant coach for varsity cross country this fall. She attended the Brearley School in Manhattan from lower to middle school and New York City's Riverdale Country School for high school. Emma majored...
