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A Letter from the Head of School Dear Trevor Community: As we develop Trevor Magazine twice yearly, themes often emerge as the pages take shape. In this Summer 2022 issue, I can't help but reflect on the theme of evolution—a process of change to a better state. In fact, Eric Lindow's feature article is titled "e Evolution of Computer Science at Trevor Day School." (Please see page 28.) Who better to write about the evolution of a school program than Eric Lindow? A 50-year—and counting— veteran (check out our tribute to him on page 6), Eric has seen Trevor add grade levels, change names, shift locations, and grow its curriculum. e fact that such a fine educator has been with us over half a century—and is as engaged and effective as ever—means that we have stayed true to our core values, as we change and adapt over time. Decade after decade, we remain committed to: • Inquiry-based learning, • Keeping students at the center of all we do, and • Fostering globally minded leaders. I imagine our friend and colleague, Florence Gross, experienced those same consistent values guiding our evolution before she retired this year (see page 8). Joining Trevor 34 years ago, when we incorporated the New Walden Lincoln School, Florence witnessed and contributed to the successful efforts to adapt our school model from a Nursery–Grade 8 to a Nursery–Grade 12. My thanks to the subjects of this issue's alumni profiles— Daniel Lind '83 and Zoë Barton '05—and to all those in the alumni community who submitted class notes. If you read Daniel's profile on page 52, you'll see that he, too, addresses evolution—the noble development of his field of Ethnic Studies as a department at Cypress College. Because schools need to evolve. If there is one constant in education, it is change. Change comes from two directions—that which occurs from the outside in, and the ways we respond to external changes. Both lead to a necessary evolution. Although 0 3 T R E V O R D AY S C H O O L n S U M M E R 2 0 2 1 – 2 0 2 2 we don't always evolve in ways we anticipate, if we remain committed to our mission, values, and goals, the evolution will most certainly be positive. is is my last year as Head of Trevor Day School. e school that welcomed me in 2014 was already strong, but even in that enviable position, I have witnessed evolution during my eight years here. Buildings have been completed; we have benefited from strategic thinking and planning; our pedagogical approach of inquiry-based learning has been adapted and advanced; transformative efforts in diversity, equity, and inclusion are underway; hybrid learning emerged as a salve during the unprecedented years of the pandemic; and we have continued to refine our curriculum and programs for our students' benefit. For instance, read about the Upper School's progression from APs to Advanced courses on page 26—a prescient decision made seven years ago. I appreciate that Dan Feigin '84 assuming the position of Head of School is a natural progression in Trevor's evolution. As Board Chair Valerie Mnuchin so adeptly wrote to you in April, "we recognized that the most capable, qualified, and visionary successor to guide Trevor's strong trajectory is a long-time servant and leader within our community…It is a rare and fulfilling occasion when a school witnesses a graduate come full circle and achieve such a leadership position at their alma mater. e Board feels fortunate to have the opportunity to appoint a Trevor stalwart to guide the school through its next stage." From its deep roots and looking to the future with confidence, Trevor grows stronger year after year. Trevor Together. Scott R. Reisinger Head of School

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