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Susan Wheelwright <br> Lower School Faculty Member, 2003–2018

Susan Wheelwright
Lower School Faculty Member, 2003–2018

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I met Susan Wheelwright in the late 1980s, when we both worked at Fayerweather Street School. Arriving at Milton in the fall of 2003, Susan already had a long and distinguished career. Beginning what would be 15 years as part of the dynamic third-grade duo that included Jane McGuinness, Susan’s kind, caring and straightforward nature was immediately a perfect fit for our community. Susan has shared her steady and gentle spirit with students and faculty alike. Likened by a colleague to a “child whisperer,” she spoke to children in such a warm, quiet way, she could reach any child...

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Today’s Trainers Support the “New” Student-Athlete

Today’s Trainers Support the “New” Student-Athlete

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On an unusually hot and humid spring afternoon, assistant athletic trainer Nicole Hall stands on the sidelines and keeps a close eye on the girls’ varsity lacrosse game. She already introduced herself to the opposing team coach, set down water and a cooler of iced towels. Now she is laser-focused on the athletes, from both teams, watching out for collisions or hard hits, or if any player is limping or showing signs of struggle. Nicole notices one student wheezing when she runs off the field and goes to check on her. Fortunately, that’s the only action needed from Nicole...

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Should Milton Mirror the Intensity Around Us?

Should Milton Mirror the Intensity Around Us?

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In theory, learning is fun. Plenty of learning, though, comes as a result of struggle and frustration. Every spring, our seniors remind us about the effect of fun on their motivation, commitment and achievement. Their senior projects show us, in living color, the power of self-designed learning, as they develop and carry out projects to culminate their Milton experiences. Senior projects span a range of efforts, from making movies to researching in science, from interning in medical institutions to writing poetry, from creating code to caring for elders and young people, to creating photography and composing music. The projects’...

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“Teaching Shakespeare”

“Teaching Shakespeare”

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David Smith, chair of Milton’s English department for 11 years and faculty member from 1981 through 2015, describes his recently published book, Be a Teacher, as “a memoir in 10 ideas.” David crafts the irresistible essays in his book with artfully rendered scenes, lively and idiosyncratic characters, unfailing wit and unfettered honesty. From his exploration of ideas about teaching and learning as they evolved over decades of experience, Milton Magazine excerpts: Shakespeare was my own first literary love affair (not counting Hornblower and the space operas of Heinlein and Bradbury), and whenever I start teaching a play it is...

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What’s fun, from your point of view?

What’s fun, from your point of view?

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The vital role of play in the lives of successful, creative people has been documented in research for at least a century. Play affects social competency, resiliency, curiosity, and emotional control, among many attributes. Milton Magazine asked students what they really love to do, outside of class and school activities. They were quite clear about how having fun makes a difference in their young lives. Daisy Marshall ’20 Create your character. Roll the dice. Laugh a lot. Daisy can persuade you to try Dungeons and Dragons, even if that’s the last thing you’d ever do. A podcast called “The...

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