In our last issue of D-E Today, we introduced several members of our SEL (Social Emotional Learning) and Health & Wellness Departments. This latest issue of the magazine continues our “Supporting Holistic Learning” series through discussions with Dr. Deirdre O’Malley, Director of Counseling Services, and Marc Gladstone, Lead Learning Specialist. Both serve on the Student Support Services Team and have unique perspectives on how comprehensive and thoughtful mental health support is critical to sustaining and fostering our ‘community of learners’.
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...
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...
