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John DeMarchi

John DeMarchi is the Head of School at Evergreen
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Education

Looking Out for Each Other (in Wheaton Patch)

And when at last, the candy dropped from the battered piñata, children organized the collecting of loot. There was no mosh pit. No fighting over handfuls of dried out Tootsie Rolls and Dum Dums.

Why Teach Drama? The Laughter is the Best Part. (in Wheaton Patch)

After a few weeks of diligent practice, our Elementary class performed the African trickster tale, Anansi and the Moss-covered Rockfor our Toddler and Primary classes and parents.

Play On! (outside, please) (in Silver Spring Patch)

Why is play so important? According to Marc Armitage, a British Playworker, play is natural, essential, spontaneous, environmentally-based and intrinsically motivating.

Parenting and the Touch Screen (in Wheaton Patch)

Like many families, mine spent the last week out of our routine. We traveled, spent time with friends and enjoyed the outdoors. And I spent loads time observing my children interact with media.

The Poison of Bullying (in Wheaton Patch)

Of all the toxins found in schools, bullying may be the most poisonous. Only recently have the consequences of bullying been researched and understood.

Esteemed Elders at School (in Wheaton Patch)

What role did your grandparents play in your life? Mine lived 200 miles away and never visited me at school-- I am sure they would have loved it.

Diagnosing Cabin Fever (in Wheaton Patch)

Another cold, February weekend in DC got me thinking about cabin fever.

Education

You'd be proud, too... (in Wheaton Patch)

Lessons learned from our intern... Matt H. is back at Evergreen School as part of his school’s internship/service learning program. He is a currently a freshman at The Siena School in Silver Spring.

Books, MOOCs and Friends (in Silver Spring Patch)

Have you ever taken an online course? I am willing to try one someday. But I worry that it would be a lonely expereince. I like being around people...

Limitless Possibilities (in Silver Spring Patch)

Perhaps, like me, you were stoked with optimism by President Obama’s address yesterday.

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