“ Leading With Kindness ”
SAINT DAVID ’ S
Magazine
Volume 38 , No . 2 Summer 2024
C O N T E N T S
“ Leading With Kindness ”
2 From the Headmaster
4 Working Smart : A Tribute to Esther Formosa By John C . Dearie ’ 95
8 The Timeless Librarian : A Tribute to Winnie Feng By RoseMarie Alfieri
14 Inside the Teaching Boys Initiative : Dr . Ric Campbell Dr . Campbell reflects on the work he has done this year with our faculty around reflective practice .
16 The Gibbs Reflective Cycle , used for reflective practice through our Teaching Boys Initiative , promotes empathy and kindness . By Emely Rodriguez
18 Grade Two ’ s Partnership with the Manhattan Childrens Center is a signature learning experience that builds kindness and respect for difference . By Nick Imbelli ’ 99
20 SUMMER GRANTS IN ACTION :
20 Promoting Curiosity in Math delves into one math teacher ’ s quest to better understand curiosity as it emerges in the classroom and what practices might exacerbate or reduce barriers to its expression in students . By David Lane
22 Journey Along the Silk Road explores an art teacher ’ s travels in Asia to enhance the fourth grade ’ s signature Silk Road experience . By Melanie Fidler
26 Center Stage demonstrates the important role of the performing arts in educating boys . By Meg Myette
29 History of Our Home presents the story behind the four Cutting House townhomes of Saint David ’ s School . By Alexandra Cushing Howard and Peter Martin
36 A Life Changing Diagnosis . Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at age 13 , Emmet O ’ Sullivan ’ 21 has written a children ’ s book to raise awareness on the topic .
39 College-bound Class of 2020 provides a spotlight on this resilient class of boys who gathered at Saint David ’ s in June 2024 .
42 Around Campus
68 Generations - Jack Mullin ’ 12 Chapel Talk - Tyler Holder ’ 14 Chapel Talk 78 Alumni Notes 82 In Memoriam
Front Cover : A scene from the fifth grade production of OLIVER ! Back Cover : In sixth grade art , boys focus on the human figure and learn the technique of gesture drawing to capture the essence of a figure in motion . Artwork by Vikas S . ’ 26 . Photo by Melanie Fidler .
Saint David ’ s Magazine is published twice a year by the Saint David ’ s School Strategic Communications and Development Offices .
RoseMarie Alfieri , Director of Strategic Communications Peter Martin , Strategic Communications Specialist J . P . Hormillosa , Director of Development , Alumni Relations Caroline Veale , Annual Giving and Events Manager
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