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 •
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
By: Valerie Berrios •
June 6, 2025
Middle School Final Projects Wrap Up the Year
D-E Middle Schoolers were busy with end-of-year projects to cap off a […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
June 5, 2025
A Look Back: Poet Dr. Joshua Bennett Visits D-E
D-E was recently graced with a campus visit from renowned poet Dr. […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
May 27, 2025
8th Grade ‘Living Wax Museum’ Brings History to Life
The 8th grade Living Wax Museum, facilitated by Grade 8 English Department […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
May 14, 2025
AP Psychology Students Test Young Minds
A few of D-E’s oldest students (seniors) collaborated with some of our […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
May 7, 2025
Mandarin Class Field Trip 2025
Upper School World Language Teacher Hailing Zhao’s Mandarin students recently embarked on […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
April 30, 2025
Swartley Gallery Senior Spotlight 2025 Exhibit Reception Highlights
This afternoon, the Swartley Gallery hosted a reception of “The Senior Spotlight”—the […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
April 25, 2025
Sixth Grade Math Field Trip to MoMath
Sixth graders recently took a field trip to The National Museum of […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
April 21, 2025
Congratulations, D-E Class of 2025 Cum Laude Society Inductees!
Cheers to our 2025 Cum Laude Society inductees, who were recently honored […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
April 16, 2025
The Play’s the Thing: 8th Grade Shakespeare Workshop Highlights
What’s in a name? This week D-E 8th graders got a closer […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
April 10, 2025
CCO Junior Families College Night Recap
This week D-E’s College Counseling Office (CCO) hosted a well-attended Junior Families […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
March 19, 2025
PAW 2025 Includes Innovative Ways to Engage US Students in Lessons Learned
Last week, D-E’s Upper School (US) students were immersed in our annual […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
March 18, 2025
Community Is the Focus of the Middle School’s Diversity Day
For the recent annual Middle School (MS) Diversity Day, now in its […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
March 14, 2025
7th Graders Explore & Exhibit ‘The Anatomy of a Human’
Visiting parents, faculty, and Lower School students were all ears today during […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
March 13, 2025
Sixth Grade Rome Day Highlights
When in Rome, do as the Romans do! Grade 6 students gave […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
March 3, 2025
APUSH (AP US History) Students Progressive Era Highlights
What do Progressive Era Reformers and Speed Dating have in common? In […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
February 25, 2025
Grade 10 Honors English Classes Compare Notes on Toni Morrison’s Song of Solomon
D-E’s Grade 10 Honors English classes gathered in Hajjar Auditorium to analyze […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
February 19, 2025
MS African Drumming Classes Drum Away Stress, Discover Creativity
Drum roll, please! In his first year at D-E, Jean-Marie Collatin is […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
February 18, 2025
Acclaimed Author Reyna Grande (‘The Distance Between Us…’) Visits 7th Graders
Award-winning author Reyna Grande recently visited D-E’s 7th graders, who read her […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
February 11, 2025
MS Students ‘Learn By Doing’ in DIG
D-E Middle School students taking Grade 6 Dean Tasha Urbanowski’s DIG (“D-E […] Read More