Russell D. Weatherspoon
RELIGION
A philosopher who believes in the value of dialogue.
B.A. Brooklyn College (C.C.N.Y.); Ed.M. Harvard University. Appointed 1987.
About Exeter: “I used to think Exeter was an old institution resting on a great reputation. Shortly into my first visit I discovered an unusual method of learning and a vibrant community making the most of its great and varied resources. Uninformed opinion was trumped by beautiful facts.”
On Harkness teaching: “Students confirmed what they always suspected – teachers do not have all the answers or questions. By taking themselves and others seriously, they learn more about the subject and are better prepared for problem-solving in later life.”
Other hats: Adviser to The Legacy, the creative journal of Afro-Latino Exonian Society (ALES) and the girls JV basketball coach.
Word on the street: “Some students imagine that I know everything they’re up to, and that I’m everywhere. While neither omniscient nor omnipresent, I do enjoy talking with and listening to students about anything that’s on their minds.”
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