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Welcome to Wakefield Thought Leaders, a dynamic collection of articles showcasing the expertise and innovation within our community. Written by our talented educators and respected voices beyond Wakefield, these insightful pieces cover a wide range of topics. From mental health and wellbeing to pioneering in education, athletics, the arts, and global citizenship, each article reflects the thought leadership, passion, and unique experiences that shape our students into engaged citizens.
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2023 Face of Independent School: John Pennisi
December 1st, 2023
Published in: Virginia Living Magazine - December 2023 Issue
Now in his sixth year at Wakefield School in The Plains, Virginia, and his 18th overall year of teaching, John Pennisi has seen things come full circle. Many of his current senior thesis students know him very well; that’s because he taught a lot of them in the 7th and 8th grades.
“I remember them fondly from Middle School,” he says, “and they’ve grown into such mature and passionate young men and women who challenge me and make me better.”
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