
Beyond Academics: Supporting a Holistic Learning Environment at D-E
In this issue, Michelle Carstens-Potts, Chair of the Health and Wellness Department; Dr. Danny Carragher, Chair of the Human Development Department; and Lisa Wittner, Director of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), discuss their roles and the programs they implement.
In our next issue, Part II of this series will feature conversations with members of our Student Support Leadership Team, including Dr. Deirdre O’Malley, Director of Counseling Services, and Marc Gladstone, Lead Learning Specialist. Interviews have been lightly edited for length and clarity.
9.16.26 Welcome Back & Information
9.16.26 September Update
9/16/26 September Dean’s Memo
6/16/2026 BRIDGE Week 2026
PA Welcome Back to School Barbecue Highlights
Last Thursday, the D-E Parents’ Association hosted a “Welcome Back to School” Barbecue on Leggett Field that drew a strong turnout and high engagement from across the D-E community! This year’s event included a bubble artist performance, a firetruck to explore on...
9/16/26: Reminder: D-E CCO Webinar – Financial Aid 101
Coming Together as a Community to Reflect on Sept. 11, 25 Years Later
For many students, September 11, 2001, is a moment they know only through the stories of parents, teachers, and history books. Last week, in recognition of the 25th anniversary of the day’s tragic events, the D-E community gathered for assemblies in the Middle School...

