“ Teaching Boys ”
S A I N T D A V I D ’ S
M a g a z i n e
Volume 37 , No . 2 Summer 2023 C O N T E N T S
“ Teaching Boys ”
2 From the Headmaster
4 Homage to Jack Sproule Jessica Pagan pays tribute to our Director of Finance and Administration , retiring after 21 years at the financial helm of our school .
8 Teaching Boys Research demonstrates that boys are relational learners , with their connection to their teachers a vital indicator of success . Headmaster David O ’ Halloran explores the relational domain of teaching and learning at Saint David ’ s .
16 The Role of Faith in Social-Emotional Learning and Psychological Well-Being School Psychologist Dr . Michael Schwartzman presents the benefits of spirituality for young people , and how this pillar manifests at Saint David ’ s School .
18 More than Math Mathematics Curriculum Chair Ima Abia and Lower School Mathematics Facilitator Debora Farley explore how the school effectively structures math classes , specifically during the early years , in order to fulfill our dedication to nurturing lifelong learners .
20 The Mindset of an Engineer Lower School Science Teacher Allie Laird demonstrates how the integration of engineering with science in the Lower School curriculum enables boys to work through engineering tasks and build many of the same cognitive skills used in the laboratory sciences .
24 Perspectives on Collaborating with The Spence School Orchestra Program Saint David ’ s Philharmonic Ensemble and The Spence Middle School Orchestra collaborated for two concert performances during the 2022- 2023 academic year . Saint David ’ s Philharmonic Ensemble Director Philip Hough recaps the experience .
26 Brothers in Arms Nicholas Realuyo ’ 18 , Alexander Realuyo ’ 17 , George Bednar ’ 15 , Timothy Carter ’ 14 , and John F . Campbell , Jr . ’ 12 who currently serve in the United States military , reflect on how Saint David ’ s impacted their career paths .
30 Returning Home to Find the Path Forward : A Reflection with Matthew Davis ’ 06 The Magazine sits down with Matthew to discuss his experience running a business and participating in Saint David ’ s after school program , and how his Saint David ’ s education continues to fuel his professional drive and passion .
32 “ On-Pointe ” Saint David ’ s Strategic Communications Specialist Peter Martin follows up with Brooks Landegger ’ 17 , recently named by Pointe Magazine for “ one of the 12 onstage standout performances in dance , worldwide .”
34 Around Campus 60 Generations 68 Alumni Notes 76 In Memoriam
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 Maureen Barry , Director of Development and Community Relations J . P . Hormillosa , Assistant Director of Development , Alumni Relations
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Cover Photo : Peter Martin The back cover features members of the Class of 2024 on the Spain Study Tour in June 2023 .
Photography : RoseMarie Alfieri , Melanie Fidler , Peter Martin , Darren Ornitz Studio , Ed Prete Copyright © 2023 Saint David ’ s School , 12 East 89th Street , New York , NY 10128-0678 www . saintdavids . org
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