Before coming to D-E, History Department Chair, Arika “Ari” Easley-Houser taught at Rutgers Prep and several colleges and universities, including Montclair State University and New York University. A socio-cultural historian focused on United States history, she received her Ph.D. from Rutgers University and a certificate in school management from the Harvard Business School. She was recently selected for a National Association of Independent Schools Fellowship for Aspiring School Heads. Now in her third year of heading the department, Easley-Houser speaks to the importance of historical inquiry for students and how the history curriculum must reflect and respond to the diversity of students. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
Commencement & Year End Events
Welcome Jeremy Gregersen!
Below are excerpts from messages sent earlier this spring and summer to the D-E community, by the D-E Board of TrusteesPresident Robert E. Miller on behalf of the D-E Head of School Search Committee. About Our Next Head Of School Jeremy is currently completing his...
Spring Sports Banquet 2022
D-E Kicks Off Next Phase of Schmid Athletic Complex Campaign
D-E Alumni Relations and alumni gathered in early April on Solomon Field to launch and announce the naming of the new Schmid Athletic Complex. The naming is in honor of Chris Schmid’s impending June 2022 retirement from Dwight-Englewood after 43 years and in...
March Madness Alumni Challenge 2022 Makes Its Goal!
Thanks to the support of hundreds of alumni from Dwight School, Englewood School for Boys, and Dwight-Englewood, the March Madness Alumni Challenge 2022 was a huge success! The campaign was promoted with help from dozens of D-Edicated alumni class representatives...
D-E’s Alumni & a Tradition of Excellence
D-E Alumni Award Honorees 2022 We are excited to honor several alumni this year during the Epic Reunion 3X Reunion 2022 weekend. Alumni award ceremonies will be held Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 4:30 pm. The Distinguished Alumni Award The Distinguished Alumni Award...
Big Feelings: Parenting for Emotional Health
D-E Parents’ Association welcomes Psychologist Lisa Damour D-E’s Parents’ Association welcomed back Dr. Lisa Damour virtually for a conversation with parents about supporting children through their emotions. Dr. Damour notes that oftentimes “mental health” is...
At the collaborative invitation of D-E’s Parents’ Association and Office of Engagement, Marc Gladstone from D-E Student Support Services provided a fascinating discussion on the topic of “Neurodiversity and Creating a Culture of Belonging
Below, Marc provides some highlights from his presentation. When we think about diversity, we often consider this in regard to sexual, gender, cultural and/or race identity - and the challenges, prejudices and discrimination that it can bring. However, another...
David Mager ’22 made D-E School basketball history…
...and joined an elite group of D-E athletes when he scored his 1000th point during the Bulldogs’ 88-75 win over Glen Rock “away” in January! David was later honored by the School and presented with an official “100th Point Club” ball in a Bulldogs’ home game at...
Congratulations to the following Upper School Winter Season 2022 athletes, recognized with All-League and All-County Honors!
Winter Track Charlotte Stroff ’24 3rd Team All-County for the 1000M Event! Girls Basketball Karina Pink ’23 1st Team All- League and Honorable Mention All-County Montana Nicks ’23 1st Team All- League and Honorable Mention All-County Bella Levin ’22 2nd Team...