Adam Slee is the Dean of Performing Arts. He holds a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Theatre Pedagogy from Southeastern Oklahoma State University, and a Bachelor's degree in Theatrical Arts for Stage and Screen from Utah Valley...

Amanda Burnett is an English Language Arts educator in her sixth year of teaching. She has dedicated her career to empowering students and has taught in Harlem and the Bronx, where she cultivated a deep appreciation for diverse voices and perspectives in...

Amanda Carstens-Potts is the new Upper School Attendance Officer and a D-E parent ('37). She has more than 19 years' experience in Administration and Management, during which she was tasked with inspiring, motivating, and training highly successful teams of...

Annie Yoo joins as a Lower School Assistant Teacher. With a background in art education and a genuine love for teaching, Annie says she is passionate about creating a dynamic and supportive environment where students can explore their creativity and develop a...

Anthony Martorell is a neuroscientist specializing in Alzheimer's disease therapeutics and joins Dwight-Englewood's Upper School to teach Integrated Biology and Chemistry II. This will be his fifth year teaching high school science. Anthony says he is passionate...

Dena Silver joins as a Part-Time Math Specialist for grades 6-10. She graduated from William Paterson University in Wayne, NJ, with a dual Bachelor of Arts in English and Secondary Education. She also holds a Master of Education in Reading and Mathematics. Dena...

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...

Dylan Bryant joins D-E as the Dean for the Class of 2028. For the past seven years, he served as the Head Chemistry Teacher at the Churchill School and Center, a K-12 day school in New York dedicated to supporting students with language-based learning disabilities....

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...

Jason Dargan takes on the role of Assistant Director for Student Life. He is a proud alumnus from the D-E Class of 2015. After graduating, Jason attended Syracuse University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Religion. Following his studies, he served as a...

Joshua Paik joins the Maintenance staff as an HVAC Technician. Josh says he's looking forward to meeting his new colleagues on campus and assisting the D-E community in any way he can.

Justin Weiner joins as a History Teacher in the Upper School. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts in History from Ithaca College and a Master of Arts in Social Studies Education from Manhattanville University. Justin says he is focused on fostering the skills that his...

Kat Sanford is the Middle/Upper School Librarian. She spent nearly a decade in education and says she enjoys not only answering questions, but also providing students with the tools they need to find the answers. Kat has a degree in English from Massachusetts...

Kimberly Situ is a Preschool 4 Teacher in the Lower School. She has more than 10 years' experience working with young people in various settings, including schools, youth programs, and community initiatives. Seven of those years have been focused on early childhood...

Lambratu "Bree" Rahaman is a new Lower School Teaching Assistant. Bree says she enjoys being a lifelong learner and is pursuing her Master's degree in Education at Saint Peter's University. She was previously a Substitute Teacher in D-E's Lower School before...

Meghna Mathur is a Kindergarten Co-Teacher with a decade of experience in early childhood education. She holds a degree in Child Psychology from Southern Methodist University. Meghna's professional journey includes teaching at Stevens Cooperative School in Hoboken,...

Molly Wozniak says she is excited to join the D-E team as a Human Resources Administrator whose responsibilities include onboarding new employees. She has worked in Human Resources for four and a half years and received a certification in Human Resources Management...

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...

Scott Murphy will teach Physics and AP Physics at D-E. He previously taught Physics and Math in China, New York City, and Philadelphia. Scott will also be an Assistant Coach for the Varsity Girls Volleyball team. Scott earned his Bachelor of Science in Physics and...

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...