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The Chancellor: Sparking Genius Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

A Brief History of the Dwight and Franklin Schools and the life of Chancellor Stephen H. Spahn

Over 150 years of educational excellence do not happen by accident.

Step into a great adventure of American educational leadership. This keepsake book traces the vibrant, interconnected history of Dwight and Franklin Schools alongside three generations of the Spahn family’s unwavering guidance. Crafted from extensive interviews, historical research, and archival study, this narrative brings a 150-year legacy to life.

Explore the resilience needed to protect tradition while pioneering modern pedagogy. Rich with themes of skill mastery, innovative thinking, environmental protection, and the scholar-athlete tradition, this global journey reveals exactly what it takes to ignite the spark of genius and achieve a truly world-class education.

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