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All Alumni Reception with José M. De Jesús

Alumni from the Classes of 1950s-2000s gathered for drinks, food, and conversation on the 14th floor of Big Dalton for the All Alumni Reception with José M. De Jesús, Dalton’s new Head of School, on Wednesday, November 2.
It was an exciting opportunity for alums to meet José, and for some, to check out the renovated 14th floor with its Teaching Kitchen, Green House, and classrooms with the best New York City views in the school! Alumni Council President Joe Franken ’03 introduced José.

To give alumni a sense of his daily activities, José shared a typical “day-in-the-life” which included reading to 3rd graders, meeting graduates of the Prep for Prep program, working with the library team, and much, much more.

José shared his goals for the year, including deep diving into the Dalton Plan’s past, present, and future so that the school can execute the plan at the highest possible level. He shared an inspiring story of a young alum who credits “Lab” as the secret sauce to her success. He said that he’s excited to work closely with our new Chief of Equity & Belonging Johára Tucker so that all students feel that they belong and can be their best selves. José also explained that our new Director of Wellness Jenna Sumner is tasked with consolidating counseling, nursing, and learning support in one office to help us better anticipate and respond to student health needs. 

José reiterated the importance of reconnecting as a broader community in common purpose. He urged Alumni to get involved and said that their engagement is key and their presence matters.
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