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Middle School Recognizes “International Day of Peace”

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...

Senior Rock Painting

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!

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 – 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...

Dena Silver – Middle/Upper School Mathematics

Dena Silver – Middle/Upper School Mathematics

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 says...

Kimberly Situ – Preschool 4 Teacher

Kimberly Situ – Preschool 4 Teacher

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...

Adam Slee – Dean of Performing Arts

Adam Slee – Dean of Performing Arts

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...

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