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0 3 T R E V O R D AY S C H O O L ■ S P R I N G 2 0 1 7 – 2 0 1 8 A Letter from the Head of School Dear Trevor Community: As I write this letter of introduction for the Spring 2017–2018 issue of Trevor Magazine, we have just completed our annual State of the School gatherings, during which trustees and administrative faculty reported to parents on the remarkable progress made toward the goals of our Strategic Plan. Now in its second year, the Strategic Plan has guided our work as a School and given vision and focus to our daily tasks. Interdisciplinary work undergirds so much of our strategic thinking. We choose to offer a curriculum that frequently crosses departments and disciplines—a reflection of an increasingly more complex and interdisciplinary world. Such approaches guide our students to be more engaged than ever. Here, Trevor has a compelling story to tell, one that places us at the forefront of American education in this decade: Witness our discussions, on the following pages, of digital humanities in the Upper School, digital art and coding in the Middle School, and tree studies in 2nd grade—the latter of which brings together art and writing, as well as math and science, all in our backyard: Central Park. Senior Samantha Worcester's fine work in developing new window handles for our West 88th Street building also speaks to the fusion of coding and design. Trevor students are engaged with new and different approaches to learning, and it is equipped with this flexible thinking that they ascend, in good stead, into higher education and the future. e alumni profiles in this issue also demonstrate Trevor's mission and commitment. Read about historian and digital editor Atiba Pertilla's interdisciplinary work and path- breaking digital scholarship. Another profile features Sadasia McCutchen, who balances her profession in technology with the fulfillment of her entrepreneurial passions for wellness and social justice. And cartoonist Ellis Rosen combines art and satire to bring about his exquisitely crafted commentary on life and society. ese alumni, along with hundreds of others, embody our school's impetus toward meaningful engagement in a rapidly changing world. I think you will enjoy what you read. It represents a composite of Trevor life over the last six months. e Auction Gala and Spring Fair are highlighted with images that reflect the excitement of both Parents Association– sponsored events. We also bid farewell to longtime faculty members who are moving on to new stages in their careers and lives. As I complete my fourth year of headship at Trevor, I am more impressed than ever with the vibrancy of our community and all that we have collectively accomplished. It is a great place to learn and grow. For our alumni, it continues to be your home. Enjoy reading, and please feel free to offer your feedback. Scott R. Reisinger

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