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In a special moment on the soccer pitch today at Wheeler Farm, Head of School Mark Anderson P’27 watched his oldest child, Stella, coach her Friends Academy Middle School squad to a 1-1 tie against the Warriors.
“Stella is a teaching fellow at Friends Academy, teaching Middle School English and coaching soccer,” Mr. Anderson shared along with this dad and daughter selfie.
“After many years of watching Stella play sports, I was proud to see her on the sideline coaching her students/players and passing along her love of the game.” @friends1810
Oct 1
The Wheeler Family Association hosted several Morning Coffees ☕ in September, bringing parents and guardians together over a warm beverage, tasty pastries, and good conversation.💬✨
But the sessions were special for more than just coffee and sweet treats, parent volunteer Jessica Ling P’29 told us.
“I think what makes these gatherings meaningful is that they give parents a chance to build their own community while their children are building theirs,” she shared. “Sometimes all it takes is coffee, pastries, and a little time together to turn a group of parents into a community.”
Jessica also noted that, while it can sometimes be challenging to meet other parents outside of school events, “having a casual coffee together gives parents a chance to put faces to names andshare experiences.”
Scroll through to hear what inspired Jessica to join the Wheeler Family Association, along with some of the lovely moments from this month’s gatherings. 💜💛
Oct 1
Some of our Middle School students are partnering with NASA on an out-of-this world research project – literally!
“I discovered the Growing Beyond Earth project last year when I was looking for ways to incorporate my students’ interests in space into our 6th-grade Photosynthesis Matter and Energy Cycling unit,” says Science Teacher Jamarya Jackson. “When I read the overview, I just knew Wheeler students would love to be a part of it, so I applied! I found out over the summer our classroom was selected to participate, serving as the first and only research site in Rhode Island, and joining over 500 schools globally.
“Growing Beyond Earth is a classroom-based citizen science project led by Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden that supports NASA research,” Ms. Jackson continues. “Using a growing chamber analogous to the growing systems on the ISS, students will test cultivars’ compatibility for long term space flights. This year’s project is contributing to NASA’s Moon Base mission. The project is divided into two parts: the first, a prescribed experiment designed by the Space Crop Production team at NASA, and the second part is a completely student-designed experiment which they present to NASA scientists in April.
“When I announced the project to students, they were thrilled and immediately began brainstorming for their student-designed portion of the experiment. Ahead of our kickoff Zoom call with NASA scientists, Dr. Gioia Massa and Trent Smith, the kids submitted impressive questions ranging from “How can I work at NASA?” to “Can we grow vegetables that need to be cooked?” The students were truly entranced throughout the call [which happened last week], excitedly jotting down their ideas and wonders.”
Following last week’s call, several of Ms. Jackson’s students assembled the project’s growing chamber and set up their data portal today.
“The initiative is a wonderful way for our students to showcase the research and experimental design skills we develop all year long and to reaffirm their identities as scientists,” Ms. Jackson says. @nasa @fairchildgarden
Oct 1
This month, we are excited to spotlight Wheeler alumnus and producer Sean Weiner ’01. Sean’s latest film, “Union County,” recently premiered in the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and earned strong critical acclaim for its realistic look at the opioid crisis in rural Ohio.
Sean is a co-founder and co-director of UFO (Untitled Filmmaker Org), a nonprofit that supports filmmakers at various stages during their careers when they’re typically under-resourced. He’s also an assistant professor in Film & Media Studies at Purchase College. His own work includes films selected for inclusion at Sundance, Berlinale, and SXSW.
“Union County” tells the story of brothers Cody (Will Poulter) and Jack Parsons (Noah Centineo), who are each navigating a court-mandated drug rehabilitation program in a pocket of rural Ohio hit hard by the opioid epidemic. With the support of a tireless counselor, Annette Deao (a counselor in real life who plays a version of herself in the film), the brothers work toward a brighter, sober future.
“For years, the film industry has used extractive storytelling tactics to enter new communities and tell their stories,” Sean shared. Director Adam Meeks’ approach, Sean said, “defied that. “Instead, his was one of curiosity and deep collaboration. With ‘Union County,’ the goal was to co-create a narrative with a community, not merely about it. That values-driven philosophy resonated with me, and felt especially sensitive when telling a story of addiction and recovery."
Read the full story about Sean’s career in film, his longtime creative partnership with Adam, and the story behind “Union County” (and watch the trailer!) via the link in our bio. 🔗
@seanmweiner
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