The Compass Magazine
The Compass is a biannual community magazine, published by The Windward School, that features stories about students, faculty and staff members, and alumni.
Every issue of The Compass will inform readers about the latest news across all three campuses, celebrate individual and institutional successes, and inspire readers to believe in The Windward School’s vision—a world where every child with a language-based learning disability is empowered to achieve unlimited success.
Would you like to get in touch with The Compass editor about a story idea? Email communications@thewindwardschool.org.
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![We Stand Stronger When We Stand Together]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1596826267/thewindwardschoolorg/xmhcrk1x8ah9kvrliy1c/WMSGrade6Felicianohomepage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1596826267/thewindwardschoolorg/xmhcrk1x8ah9kvrliy1c/WMSGrade6Felicianohomepage.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1596826267/thewindwardschoolorg/xmhcrk1x8ah9kvrliy1c/WMSGrade6Felicianohomepage.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1596826267/thewindwardschoolorg/xmhcrk1x8ah9kvrliy1c/WMSGrade6Felicianohomepage.png","width":900}])
How Windward Persevered To Launch Its Remote Learning Program
![Celebrating Barb Drayer’s Legacy to The Windward School After 12 Years of Service]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597081205/thewindwardschoolorg/whmulfibbagwoxb6wyfl/Barb-Drayer.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1597081205/thewindwardschoolorg/whmulfibbagwoxb6wyfl/Barb-Drayer.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1597081205/thewindwardschoolorg/whmulfibbagwoxb6wyfl/Barb-Drayer.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597081205/thewindwardschoolorg/whmulfibbagwoxb6wyfl/Barb-Drayer.jpg","width":900}])
Director of Development
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Westchester Lower School Fourth Grade Teacher
![Mr. Williamson’s Road to Windward]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1596828546/thewindwardschoolorg/ex1bldxiyd6h2dntizdd/JamieWilliamsonFamily.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1596828546/thewindwardschoolorg/ex1bldxiyd6h2dntizdd/JamieWilliamsonFamily.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1596828546/thewindwardschoolorg/ex1bldxiyd6h2dntizdd/JamieWilliamsonFamily.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1596828546/thewindwardschoolorg/ex1bldxiyd6h2dntizdd/JamieWilliamsonFamily.jpg","width":900}])
Windward Welcomes Jamie Williamson as Head of School
![John Ader]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1596831297/thewindwardschoolorg/csehchqo916wn4vdpaek/FAC-John-Ader-WMS-9148.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1596831297/thewindwardschoolorg/csehchqo916wn4vdpaek/FAC-John-Ader-WMS-9148.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1596831297/thewindwardschoolorg/csehchqo916wn4vdpaek/FAC-John-Ader-WMS-9148.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1596831297/thewindwardschoolorg/csehchqo916wn4vdpaek/FAC-John-Ader-WMS-9148.jpg","width":900}])
Westchester Middle School Language Arts Teacher
![Student Support at Windward]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597075937/thewindwardschoolorg/hoyoftsc1nuou5dhasqj/WLS-Community-Tree-Feb-2019-.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1597075937/thewindwardschoolorg/hoyoftsc1nuou5dhasqj/WLS-Community-Tree-Feb-2019-.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1597075937/thewindwardschoolorg/hoyoftsc1nuou5dhasqj/WLS-Community-Tree-Feb-2019-.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597075937/thewindwardschoolorg/hoyoftsc1nuou5dhasqj/WLS-Community-Tree-Feb-2019-.jpg","width":900}])
Progressing Academically, Growing Socially and Emotionally
![Leadership, Character, and Camaraderie]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597075355/thewindwardschoolorg/owtqvxyzyfk7eq3qdxju/SERVICE-WLS-Community-Service-Toys-for-Tots-Dec-14-2018-3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1597075355/thewindwardschoolorg/owtqvxyzyfk7eq3qdxju/SERVICE-WLS-Community-Service-Toys-for-Tots-Dec-14-2018-3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1597075355/thewindwardschoolorg/owtqvxyzyfk7eq3qdxju/SERVICE-WLS-Community-Service-Toys-for-Tots-Dec-14-2018-3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597075355/thewindwardschoolorg/owtqvxyzyfk7eq3qdxju/SERVICE-WLS-Community-Service-Toys-for-Tots-Dec-14-2018-3.jpg","width":900}])
The Benefits of a Robust Community Service Program at Windward
![Head of School Dr. John J. Russell's 13 Years of Visionary Leadership]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597087824/thewindwardschoolorg/khkksmpkcggkxsk7jkey/Dr-Russell.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1597087824/thewindwardschoolorg/khkksmpkcggkxsk7jkey/Dr-Russell.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1597087824/thewindwardschoolorg/khkksmpkcggkxsk7jkey/Dr-Russell.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597087824/thewindwardschoolorg/khkksmpkcggkxsk7jkey/Dr-Russell.jpg","width":900}])
Championing the Windward Way
![Pat Gay Looks Back on 22 Years of Meaningful Moments at Windward]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597087824/thewindwardschoolorg/mfxrn5ntjpatodvv2bga/FAC-Pat-Gay-DSC_1152.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1597087824/thewindwardschoolorg/mfxrn5ntjpatodvv2bga/FAC-Pat-Gay-DSC_1152.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1597087824/thewindwardschoolorg/mfxrn5ntjpatodvv2bga/FAC-Pat-Gay-DSC_1152.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597087824/thewindwardschoolorg/mfxrn5ntjpatodvv2bga/FAC-Pat-Gay-DSC_1152.jpg","width":900}])
Westchester Middle School Eighth Grade Teacher
![A Fond Farewell to Maureen Sweeney After 39 Years of Service at The Windward School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597087824/thewindwardschoolorg/tzy4ceg4andtucka9pgp/Maureen-Sweeney-11.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1597087824/thewindwardschoolorg/tzy4ceg4andtucka9pgp/Maureen-Sweeney-11.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1597087824/thewindwardschoolorg/tzy4ceg4andtucka9pgp/Maureen-Sweeney-11.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597087824/thewindwardschoolorg/tzy4ceg4andtucka9pgp/Maureen-Sweeney-11.jpg","width":900}])
Director of Admissions and Assistant Head of School
