Background
Gilbert, Edes Powell was born on March 25, 1932 in Brooklyn. Daughter of Talcott Williams Powell and Helen Ann (Ranney) Anderson.
Gilbert, Edes Powell was born on March 25, 1932 in Brooklyn. Daughter of Talcott Williams Powell and Helen Ann (Ranney) Anderson.
Bachelor of Arts, Vassar College, 1953. Master of Education, Lesley College, 1970. Certified teacher, New York, Massachusetts.
Teacher Tenacre Country Day School, Wellesley, Massachusetts, 1966-1970. Director admissions, director studies Dexter School, Brookline, Massachusetts, 1970-1975. Headmistress Mary Institute, Saint Louis, 1976-1983, Spence School, New York City, since 1983.
Trustee Street.Louis Repertory Theatre, 1980-1983.
Board directors Ensemble Studio Theatre, New York City, 1985, Saint David"s School, New York City, 1984-1988, Professional Children"s School, 1990-1995, Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association – College Retirement Equities Fund.
Member National Association Principal Schools for Girls, Headmasters Association (president 1992), Headmistresses of East, National Association Indiana Schools (vice president 1983-1990), Country Day School Headmasters (president 1993).
Married Rexford Wilson, August 18, 1954 (divorced 1976). Children: Timothy Rexford, Christopher Lawrence, Sarah Edes. Married Peter Gilbert, July 2, 1980 (deceased March 1989).