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!”
SGS Lascaux Paleolithic
Stage Band Jazz Brunch
Tara Weinstein Swartley Art Exhibit
She Kill Monsters
Arts Highlights
We had an eventful fall season with all the arts! The year began with an exhibit by Science Department Chair Tara Weinstein and her exhibit, “Dabbling”! “Dabbling” showcased Tara’s appreciation for learning new things from shoemaking, watercolor, clothes-making...
Seniors, Diaz Participate in “DIGS” program in France
Marisol Diaz and two rising seniors entering the highest level of visual art (AP Studio Art) were invited to the SCAD (Savannah College of Art & Design) campus in Lacoste, France this past summer! Jayla Willis ’24 and Mia Soler ’24 traveled with Marisol to...
Professional Development Drives New Arts Education Innovations
Marisol Diaz was one of the selected applicants for the 2023-2024 Cohort of the National Arts Education Association’s “School for Arts Leaders” Program—an extremely competitive program! Chosen from hundreds of applicants, Marisol is currently participating in their...
A Conversation with Marisol Diaz
Tell us about your career journey and your arrival to D-E. This is my 26th year at D-E, and I have been the Art & Design Department Chair for the last six years. I attended the HS of Art & Design in NYC. Though I started as an English major, I returned to...
Class flags in blue and gold
Class flags in blue and gold, like the one for 2031 shown here, decorated the Myrna B. Sherman Gymnasium for the Opening Assembly. During this kick-off event, Head of School Jeremy Gregersen shared the details of the new Bulldog Battles, including how even numbered...
Opening Assembly in early September
Head of School Jeremy Gregersen addressed D-E students and faculty/staff in our All-School Opening Assembly in early September, kicking-off the new year in a fun and memorable way, including the first in a set of competitions known now as a new D-E tradition: Bulldog...
