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.

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May 5, 2022

Matthew Schade, 7th Grade History 

Matthew “Matt” Schade always knew that teaching was going to be a […] Read More

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May 5, 2022

Vena Reed, 6th Grade History 

Hailing from Yorktown, VA, Vena Reed arrived at D-E in 2020 to […] Read More

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May 5, 2022

Lee Selected for Special Professional Development Opportunity

This spring Madie Lee, Upper School Equity & Diversity Engagement Coordinator and […] Read More

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May 5, 2022

An Interview with Dr. Ari Easley-Houser

Before coming to D-E, History Department Chair, Arika “Ari” Easley-Houser taught at […] Read More

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January 27, 2022

Sunaya Mueller ’22, Teen Vogue

Sunaya Mueller ’22 has been a journalist for more than six years. […] Read More

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January 27, 2022

Rachel Brainin, Librarian, 3rd Grade Teacher, D-Escribe

Our youngest ones have so much wisdom to offer us. Former librarian […] Read More

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January 27, 2022

Meredith Garcia on ‘Apocalyptic Lit,’ ‘Globalization, Literature, & Film’

Meredith (“Mimi”) Garcia had the unique challenge of teaching “Apocalyptic Lit” amidst […] Read More

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January 27, 2022

“Throw your precious opinions out the window!”

That philosophy guides the Ethics Department Chair, Sr. Joseph Murphy, for his […] Read More

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January 27, 2022

Stephen Bailey, “Beyond Empire”

The genesis of “Beyond Empire” comes from a personal place. As a […] Read More

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January 27, 2022

Richard Blanco, Poet A D-E Middle & Upper School Assembly April 7, 2021 In Recognition of National Poetry Month

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January 27, 2022

A Conversation with Lisa Quirk

What has been your primary focus as English Department Chair, and what […] Read More