Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
President’s Report: A Year Unlike Any Other
2020 has been a year unlike any other. In my role as the president of Chewonki, it is my pleasure to provide you with a
November 1, 2020
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Intervening Against Hate and for Community
During the month of May, my colleagues and I at Chewonki, facilitated by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, have been learning together in recognition of both Jewish American Heritage Month and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We are alarmed by the rise in harassment targeting these groups, which has been growing since 2016, according to information from Statista and the Anti-Defamation League. Our mission “challenges people to build thriving, sustainable communities throughout their lives,” and hate has no place in that work on this collective home we share – planet Earth.
May 29, 2021
Foundation
After 18 Years at Chewonki, Willard Morgan Stepping Down as President, Nancy Kennedy Named Acting President
After 18 years at Chewonki, including twelve years as President, Willard Morgan will be stepping down from his role at the end of August. Under
August 1, 2022
Alumni & Friends
Photos: Willard Morgan’s Send-off Celebration
On Tuesday, August 23rd, nearly 100 current and former staff members, alums, and friends joined us on campus to celebrate Willard Morgan’s eighteen years at
August 25, 2022
Alumni & Friends
Gordy’s Allagash Sass
I had the privilege of being invited by Gordy to join him, his wife, Taffy, and several of their friends along with Peg-WT, Greg Shute, Kate Z, for a late summer trip on the Allagash River. Although I responded with an immediate and enthusiastic, “yes!” I was, admittedly, a bit nervous to go. Before this trip, I never traveled the Allagash, and, frankly, had very limited paddling experience. Although I heard stories of the beauty of the landscape I kept thinking about other comments shared with me of the hardships of encountering a strong headwind. But Gordy, with his years and years of familiarity with the trip, and his characteristic enthusiasm, assured me that all would be well.
November 3, 2022
President's Office
Maine Outdoor School for All
Dear Chewonki community, I would like to encourage you to learn more about the Act to Support Outdoor School for All Maine Students. This legislation,
April 3, 2023
President's Office
My Heart Goes Out to You
I am writing today in the wake of the Hamas atrocities in Israel, and the unfolding crisis in the Middle East. For those of you
October 16, 2023
President's Office
President’s Note – Happy New Year!
It might be the crystal-clear night skies, or the fresh snow on the ground, or the quiet rustling of the pine trees along Chewonki Neck,
January 8, 2024
President's Office
Why Do Children Need Nature-based Education?
President’s Notes I often travel around the country for Chewonki, meeting parents and visiting our school partners, and sometimes I am surprised that people ask,
March 27, 2024
Alumni & Friends
Welcome to our New Board Chair, André Heard
Above: Back row: Marion Howard, Scott Beebe, Charkie Quarkoo, Alison Carnduff, Liz Mygatt, Karen Scheu. Front row: Kevin Conners, Dan Townley, Roseanne Saalfield, Laura Warren,
May 14, 2024
