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50 Years Of Visionary
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Chancellor Stephen Spahn’s 2018

Milestone Anniversary

Celebrating more than 55 years in education, Chancellor of Dwight School Stephen Spahn is the longest-serving school leader in the United States. He has been at Dwight since 1967, igniting the spark of genius in every child, mentoring generations of students, and educating them to become innovative global leaders.

It is impossible to capture here the breadth and depth of Chancellor Spahn’s contributions to the world of education nor to the thousands of students he inspired and whose lives he has impacted. We can share some history and early influences, ground-breaking firsts, and enduring beliefs that characterise Chancellor Spahn’s tenure and compel him forward continuously as he envisions the future of education at Dwight for new generations of students to come.

Assuming the Mantle and Ingraining

Our Spark of Genius Philosophy

When Stephen Spahn became Headmaster in 1967, he built on his father’s belief: that by nurturing a student’s strength, you unlock their full potential. This philosophy became the foundation of Dwight’s “spark of genius” approach. Chancellor Spahn has spent over five decades helping students and teachers discover their passions — shaping a global community dedicated to inspiring confident, capable, and compassionate individuals.

Leading the Way Around the World and into the Future

From a small boys’ school to a global network of campuses — including Dwight Global Online — Stephen Spahn has led Dwight’s bold evolution in education. A true visionary, he continues to push boundaries, driven by our “spark of genius” philosophy and a passion for innovation. For Chancellor Spahn, students are the heart of it all — their passions, growth, and success remain his greatest inspiration.