Available Sessions
January 27, 2026
February 24, 2026
Using AI Tools to Design Lessons that Build Human-Centric Durable Skills
At Dwight-Englewood, our approach to Artificial Intelligence begins and ends with people. Teachers matter most: as guides who help students develop the durable, human-centric skills that no technology can replace. This session explores how AI can serve as a tool for fac...
The Science of Happiness: Insights from Positive Psychology
What truly makes people happier and more fulfilled? This session explores the latest research in positive psychology, the study of what helps individuals and communities thrive. We’ll unpack evidence-based strategies that boost well-being, resilience, and engagement, ...
Designing for Recall: Retrieval Practice and UDL-Inspired Study Strategies That Stick
Help students move beyond cramming and truly learn how to learn. In this interactive session, educators will explore how to design and use UDL-aligned study strategies and retrieval practice strategies that strengthen memory, build confidence, and promote independent le...
March 3, 2026
“You Want Me to do What?!”
This consultancy-style session will provide educators an opportunity to explore their real-school scenarios with colleagues to gain perspective and craft a response plan. Presenters will frame the session using cases drawn from the experience of session participants. Du...
Teachers Matter: Embracing Pedagogical Flexibility and Technology Integration to Foster Metacognitive Skills
As educators, we recognize that helping students “think about their thinking” is central to deep learning.This session invites teachers to explore how thoughtful AI integration can enhance, not replace, teachers developing their students’ cognition and metacogniti...
From Behaving to Belonging
In educational settings, we often focus on managing behaviors — enforcing rules, responding to disruptions, and working to reduce “problematic” actions. But what if we shifted our lens from behaving to belonging? In the book From Behaving to Belonging, Julie...
March 10, 2026
The Power of Executive Functioning: Teaching Skills for Academic Success
Executive Functioning skills are the foundation of academic independence - yet many students struggle to plan, prioritize, initiate, and sustain their learning without heavy adult support. In this session, educators will explore how to intentionally design instruction t...
“The Inclusive Excellence Goal Writing Practice”
Participants will be introduced to the concept of Inclusive Excellence and how the School intends for it to inform an institutional goal writing practice. During the session, drafts of forthcoming academic department Inclusive Excellence goals will be previewed and ser...
2025-2026 Presenters

Amanda Burnett
8th Grade English Teacher

Bill Campbell
Assoc. Director of Tech for Academics

Diane Christian
Upper School English Teacher

Molly Davis
5th Grade Teacher

Joshua De Los Santos
7th Grade Math/Science Teacher

Marc Gladstone
Upper School Lead Learning Specialist

Diana Gross
Chief Innovation Officer

Donwan Harrell
Art Teacher

Simone Henry
Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging

Candace Ho
4th Grade Teacher

Dr. Marcus Ingram
Director: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Hyo Kim
Middle School Science Teacher

Joel Lee
Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging

Ariel Levitan
Middle School Counselor

Jay Lucci
Upper School World Language Teacher

Julie Luchs
Middle School Learning Specialist

Deirdre O'Malley Psy.D.
Director of Counseling Services

Dr. Barbara Petrella
Lower School Psychologist

Junia Robinson
Middle School World Language Teacher

David Sarfati
Upper School Counselor

David Wallin
Upper School Learning Specialist

Justin Weiner
Upper School History Teacher

Janine Whitman
Director of Learning Support








