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.
Recognition of Sept. 11 Continues: Special US Assembly & Lunch & Learn Highlights
The D-E community’s discussion about Sept. 11 continued Thursday with Upper School (US) Assembly guest speaker Joe Daniels, the former president of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, as well as a faculty-led Lunch & Learn this afternoon. Austin Knafo ’28, who is a…
The First LS Assembly of the Year Celebrates Community
The first Lower School (LS) Assembly of the year began with high-fives from LS Principal James Choi; Bruno Mars’ “Count on Me” on the loudspeaker, accompanied by LS Music Teacher Lisa Dove on the keyboard; and a warm welcome from LS Assistant Principals Madeleine…
Mr. Harrell’s Denim Designs Kick Off the Swartley Gallery Series
Art & Design Teacher Donwan Harrell P’21, 26’ kicked off the 2026-2027 Swartley Gallery Series with a brilliant collection of denim fashion designs and sketches spanning a career as a lauded clothing designer, creative director, entrepreneur, and educator. A…
9.16.26 Dean’s Memo & Camp Mason Information
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…