Cheshire Academy’s Dr. Alex Conaway Published in TEACH Magazine
The lessons of athletics reach far beyond the scoreboard. Dr. Alex Conaway, associate dean of students for school culture and belonging, explains in TEACH Magazine how involvement in athletics provides built-in opportunities to bolster students’ sense of self, resilience, confidence, and leadership skills. “How Athletics Can Be One of the Most Powerful Classrooms” also shows […]
Cheshire Academy Associate Dean Shares Power of Athletics in Southington Magazine
Dr. Alex Conaway discusses how team sports provide an authentic building ground for resilience, perspective, other key life skills Dr. Alex Conaway, Cheshire Academy’s associate dean of students for school culture and belonging, explained how athletics build stronger students, healthier communities, and brighter futures in “More Than A Game,” a guest essay in the Autumn 2026 issue of Southington Magazine. “Sports has a unique […]
Cheshire Academy Leader Selected to Toddle’s 100 Innovative Educators
Woelper among 100 independent school educators recognized for advancing innovation in the curriculum, AI, and school leadership Cheshire Academy Head of School Tom Woelper is one of The 100 Independent School Innovators 2026, a select group of school leaders whose work is making learning more meaningful, more equitable, and more future-facing. Recognized by Toddle, a leading AI-powered platform for teaching and learning, Woelper was invited to join those chosen at The Summit, a December gathering for peer exchange […]
Cheshire Academy Marketing Director Featured on FOX61, Yahoo! News
Sarah LeBlond says critical issues discussed at Connecticut marketing event inform Cheshire Academy intern program, support Strategic Plan Cheshire Academy Director of Marketing & Communication Sarah LeBlond shared with FOX61 News in the Sept. 22 “Live at 5” television broadcast the lessons she planned to share at an event for state marketing leaders. Furthermore, she noted the […]
Independent School Magazine Features Cheshire Academy Head Tom Woelper
Woelper discusses his path to Cheshire Academy and what inspires him in the Fall 2026 issue of Independent School Magazine Recently, Cheshire Academy Head of School Tom Woelper appeared on the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) podcast Member Voices to trace his career, how the school is addressing the widespread challenges of financial stability and AI in the space, and the enduring need for empathy and […]
Cheshire Academy Head of School Featured on National Independent School Podcast
Connecticut Boarding School Leader Joins NAIS “Member Voices” to Discuss Navigating a 230-Year-Old Institution Through Uncertainty Cheshire Academy Head of School Tom Woelper P’26 was invited to share his leadership philosophy on Member Voices, the official podcast of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), in an episode released June 1, 2026. The 43-minute conversation […]
