Department Spotlights
We recently launched a Spotlight video and editorial series to show why D-E is such a vibrant community of learners. Head of School Dr. James Calleroz White P’27, ’28, ’33 kicked us off by providing his thoughts on the topics of innovation, inclusive excellence, what it means to be a “whole-souled citizen,” and how to help students become their authentic selves. In the months that followed, we spotlighted D-E departments with insights from our department chairs, faculty/staff, and students who collectively shed light on our mission and core values. We spotlighted our Visual Art & Design, English, Performing Arts, Human Development and Student Support Services, Science, Philosophy & Ethics, Math & Computer Science, World Languages, and History departments and look forward to continuing this series in the months to come.
By: Valerie Berrios •
June 29, 2026
History Department Spotlight: Taking Lessons of the Past Into the Future
Now that the 2025-2026 school year is in the rearview, it’s a […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
May 29, 2026
World Languages Spotlight: Making Cultural Connections Through Language Learning
“At the center of language study is a deeper understanding of other […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
May 8, 2026
Math & Computer Science Spotlight: Valuing Process, Problem Solving
Whether you’re in the Lower School (LS), Middle School (MS), or Upper […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
April 8, 2026
Philosophy & Ethics Department Spotlight
Tapping Into Our Shared Humanity“Ethical thinking is something that all of us […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
March 19, 2026
Science Department Spotlight: Making Universal Connections
The next installment of our community “Spotlight” series is an exploration of […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
March 2, 2026
Human Development and Student Support Services Spotlight: Building Resilience and Community
D-E’s Human Development and Student Support Services departments provide our students with […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
January 12, 2026
Performing Arts Spotlight: Bringing Passions to Life on Stage
Next in our series of Department Spotlights, D-E Performing Arts takes center […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
December 15, 2025
English Department Spotlight
In continuation of a monthly series spotlighting D-E’s community of learners in […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
December 9, 2025
English Department Spotlight Video
Mr. Meserole, P’26, ’28, ’30, English Department Chair, shares how teachers in […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
November 16, 2025
Mr. Daly Offers a Thoughtful Perspective on ‘The Merchant of Venice’
The 10th Annual Leggett-Umpleby Lecture was brought to us by Mr. Fred […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
November 13, 2025
Poetry Sharing Across Divisions
D-E’s English Department strives to give students seasonal opportunities not only to […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
November 6, 2025
Sixth-Grade Spanish Class Shares Learnings on Flamenco
Spanish language and the visual arts blended beautifully in the Middle School […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
November 5, 2025
Art & Design Department Spotlight: ‘Meaning-Making’ at D-E
To show how and why D-E is such a vibrant “community of […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
October 21, 2025
D-E Parents Discuss ‘Never Enough’
A group of highly engaged parents recently gathered in Hulst House with […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
October 17, 2025
D-E Juniors Get Immersed in the History of New York City
Mr. Swirbul’s History of New York City class, consisting entirely of juniors, […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
October 15, 2025
D-E Principals Host Discussions On Supporting Children In High-Pressure Settings
D-E Principals Kim Lalli (Upper School), Jonathan Davis (Middle School), and James […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
October 7, 2025
Upper School, Lower School Students Team Up to Write a ‘Small Story’
In a beautiful display of cross-divisional partnership, the Creative Writing class of […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
October 1, 2025
Spotlight on Our D-E Community: A Message from Dr. CW
The start of the new school year always brings energy and excitement […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
September 26, 2025
Mandarin Students Take On Tea Whisking
As part of a unit on China’s Song Dynasty, from 960 to […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
September 18, 2025
Teaching, Learning, and Growing in the Garden
D-E’s Nettie Coit Teaching Garden is not only an idyllic hidden gem […] Read More