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Every year, the senior class dedicates its yearbook to a faculty or staff member who has made a lasting impact on their time at Wheeler. The Class of 2026 chose to honor Upper School Science Teacher Dr. Donna Lizotte P’18, P’20, P’24. 📖✨
“We truly couldn’t have asked for anyone else to lead us through this final chapter,” Caleb I. ’26 and Lila S. ’26 shared at a recent assembly. “As our senior class dean, you have been our constant advocate and biggest supporter. Whether navigating the chaos of senior events or simply checking in, you’ve always looked out for us. Your door was always open, and your hard work behind the scenes is the reason our senior year has been so unforgettable.”
Lila added, “I would not have been able to navigate this year without you by my side. Through all the excitement and planning, you’ve been an incredible guide. I’m so grateful to have you as our dean, and so happy we get to honor you in this way.”
Beyond her role as dean, Caleb also reflected on Dr. Lizotte’s impact in the classroom. “As my Biology and Molecular Biology teacher, you have a rare gift for making complex concepts feel accessible and exciting. You didn’t just teach me about DNA and molecular structures, you taught me how to be curious, think critically, and stay resilient when a ‘lab’ — or life — didn’t go as planned.”
Dr. Lizotte was honored that the Class of 2026 chose her for their yearbook dedication. “I’ve truly enjoyed working with them as their dean, teacher, and advisor. They are such a special group, and Wheeler will miss their presence next year. I know I will.” 💜💛
May 8
In addition to all of the excitement the Class of 2026 and their families are feeling as we approach Wheeler’s 137 Commencement next month, there’s also plenty of anticipation – and probably some anxiety – about what comes next.
On the latest episode of “The This Week at Wheeler Podcast,” we talk with Rose Phildor P’28, P’35 and Mike Geller from our College Counseling team about how they and their colleagues help every soon-to-be graduate find their right post-Wheeler fit.
You can listen at the link in our bio. Ms. Phildor and Mr. Geller’s segment begins at the 9:50 mark.
May 8
📖 ✨A love of reading (and a little friendly competition!) was on full display at the 38th annual Battle of the Books, held this past Friday at Lincoln School.
Fourth-graders from Wheeler joined peers from Lincoln School, Gordon School, Moses Brown, and Providence Country Day School for the game show–style event, answering questions based on a list of 30 books. The titles, selected by librarians from each school, anchor this annual reading initiative.
Over the winter and spring, students read from the list and engaged with the books through in-class activities, building both their understanding and excitement along the way.
The day itself featured a mix of thoughtful and fast-paced moments, from the final “ultimate questions” in each round, to two-part question bonus rounds, which offered the chance to earn extra points. Each school also brought its own personality through book-inspired cheers!
🎉At the end of the competition, students celebrated their efforts with a well-earned reward: a pizza 🍕 and cupcake 🧁 party at a local playground.
Thank you to @lincoln1884, @mosesbrownschool, @gordonschool, and @provcountryday for making this annual tradition such an engaging and memorable experience for our students! 💫
May 7
We’re a school where students of all ages get to interact with and learn from one another, whether in the classroom, the Chazan Gallery, or the ceramics studio.
Those interactions are pretty powerful – and so is our founding story, where artist and educator Mary C. Wheeler decided to create a high-quality school for girls more than a century ago, when they didn’t have access to the same educational opportunities as boys. Miss Wheeler’s story was the subject of a recent show at Chazan, curated by Wheeler Archivist Bob Martin P’05, P’10.
Teacher Bonnie Calderón P’35, P’39’s kindergarten class visited that exhibition, just as they do with many of the gallery’s shows. “This last visit was special on many levels, but especially because it featured work from our founder,” she says. “We first read ‘Mary Wants to Draw,’ the picture book Mr. Martin created about her life and legacy. We then went to the gallery and made observations about her drawings and paintings, as well as the other works of featured art. The kindergarteners were very eager to learn more about the spaces where Miss Wheeler created art with some of her earliest students!
“Impromptu we left the gallery and went up to the Upper School Visual Arts wing in search of Mr. Martin so we could say hello and thank him for making the book and exhibit. We didn’t catch him, but we were invited to take a walk through the original art studio that led us to Mr. Ferbert and his ceramics students. He invited us in and a very welcoming Upper Schooler gave us a demo on the clay wheel.
“The kindergarteners were so captivated by all of it. It is always such a joy to see the big kids interact with the little ones. They really rise to the occasion and so many of them are so intuitively great with little kids.
“I am so appreciative of opportunities to connect with colleagues and students cross-divisionally. It’s very important to me to instill an awareness of Mary C. Wheeler’s identity and legacy in our early childhood program. The fact that she was an artist is such an important piece of our collective Wheeler history, amongst many other incredible parts of her story. I feel grateful to be part of it all.”
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