The Darlington Podcast

Welcome to Episode 205 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode of Conversations by the Lakeside, Head of School Brent Bell talks with Randy Kim (’26) and Sophie Strickland (’26), members of the Darlington International Podcast, about some of the highlights of the school year, memorable experiences on campus, and more. Click here for complete show notes >>.

Welcome to Episode 204 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode of Conversations by the Lakeside, host Head of School Brent Bell talks with Keara Evans Leonard (’16, LD ’25) and Lindsay Evans Willis (’12, LD ’25) about their Darlington story and what it meant to share the Leadership Darlington experience in 2025 as sisters. Click here for complete show notes >>.

Welcome to Episode 203 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode of Conversations by the Lakeside, host Head of School Brent Bell talks with Janie Hortman ('03, LD '13), therapist and owner of Growing Roots Counseling, about her Darlington story, her involvement in the Rome Community, and her work in children's psychology. Click here for complete show notes >>.

Welcome to Episode 202 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode of Conversations by the Lakeside, Head of School Brent Bell talks with Lance Carroll ('27), Cameron Edwards ('27) and Rayan Noor ('27) of the Darlington Soccer Academy about their experiences in the program, the opportunities it provides, and the transition to MLS NEXT program. Click here for complete show notes >>.

In this special collaborative episode of Conversations by the Lakeside, Head of School Brent Bell is interviewed by members of the the Darlington International Podcast. Students Alberto Aguilar ’27, Paola Cornejo ’28, Randy Kim ’27, Cam Selig ’26, Sophie Strickland ’26, and Kensie Waller ’26 sat down with Mr. Bell to ask about his own high school experience and the advice he would g...

Welcome to Episode 200 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this special episode of Conversations by the Lakeside, guest host and Chief Advancement Officer Julie Lucas '97 talks with alumnus Thomas Kuckhoff '09 about his Darlington experience, his career journey, and his continued commitment to the school community. Click here for complete show notes >>.

Welcome to Episode 199 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this episode of Conversations by the Lakeside, host Head of School Brent Bell talks with Director Emeritus of Camp Laney Rob Hammond about his years of working and living on Darlington’s campus, his transition to leading Camp Laney, and more.  Click here for complete show notes >>

Welcome to Episode 198 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this episode of Conversations by the Lakeside, host Head of School Brent Bell talks with Director of Fine Arts Kim Tunnell about her philosophy and hope for students, the Fine Arts strong curriculum and more.  Click here for complete show notes >>

Welcome to Episode 197 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this first episode of Conversations by the Lakeside, host Head of School Brent Bell talks with Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs Stefan Eady about the evolution of technology at Darlington, his career path and more.  Click here for complete show notes >>

Welcome to Episode 196 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this first episode of Conversations by the Lakeside, host Head of School Brent Bell talks with senior Zach Kimani ('26) about his Darlington journey as a four-year boarder, what he's looking forward to in his senior year and more.  Click here for complete show notes >>

Welcome to Episode 195 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this episode, Director of Content Strategy and Engagement Maddie Chastain talks with rising seniors Toby Burns, Sammy Lewis, Megan Pinkley and Kensie Waller about their diverse Darlington experiences - from dorm life to the arts and athletics to service and more.  Click here for complete show notes >>

Welcome to Episode 194 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this episode, Head of School Brent Bell talks with Darlington's new Athletic Director Mitch Jordan ('90) about his Darlington story, what it means to be back as athletic director, his vision for the program and more.  Click here for complete show notes >>

Welcome to Episode 193 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this episode, Chief Advancement Officer Julie Lucas ('97) talks with Stephen Taylor ('02), Darlington's new director of alumni relations. Together, they reflect on Taylor's experience as a Darlington student and his excitement to be back on campus working with alumni.  Click here for complete show notes >>

Welcome to Episode 192 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this special episode, listen to Wendy Fitzwilliam, business executive, entrepreneur and senior parent, give her Commencement address on May 17, following an introduction from her son, Ailan Panton ('25). She encourages graduates to reflect on their Darlington experience and to use it as a launching point for their future, re...

Welcome to Episode 191 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this special episode, listen to Kevin Hunt, assistant athletic director and senior parent, give his Baccalaureate address on May 16. Hunt was selected by the senior class to serve as the Baccalaureate speaker. Following an introduction from his daughter Emma Hunt ('25), Hunt reflects on the accomplishments of the class and remind...

Welcome to Episode 190 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this episode, Murray Ellington ('26) talks with varsity coaches Justin Bruce (girls' golf), Mallory Collier (girls' lacrosse), Betina Fuentes (tennis), Anna Harris (track and field), Kevin Ivester (boys' soccer), Matt Larry (baseball), Brendan Leezer (boys' lacrosse), Stephani Perkins (track and field), Al Shorey (girls' soccer)...

Welcome to Episode 189 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this episode, Head of School Brent Bell reflects on the Class of 2025 with Upper School Director Chad Woods, Student Body President Atlas Kosedag ('25), Honor Council President Anna Nguyen ('25) and Discipline Committee President Angeline Myrie ('25). They discuss the senior class's academic, athletic and artistic achievements, a...

Welcome to Episode 188 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this episode, Director of Alumni Relations Vicki Vincent talks with Alumni Council member Chris Jefts ('84, LD '15) about his Darlington experience, his career path and how he stays involved at Darlington.  Click here for complete show notes >>

Welcome to Episode 187 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this episode, Jordan West, Upper School librarian and Senior Ventures program coordinator, talks with seniors Ansel Enverga, Atlas Kosedag and Brecken Laliberte about year-long Senior Ventures projects and the valuable skills they’ve gained through this program as they prepare to graduate.  Click here for complete show notes >...

Welcome to Episode 186 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this episode, Head of School Brent Bell talks with David Harvey ('88) and Van Willis ('88) about their Darlington experience, their entrepreneurial career journeys and their current venture, Veo Health, a personalized, physician-led holistic health program focused on preventive care, early disease detection, and continuous health...

Welcome to Episode 185 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this episode, Jordan West, Upper School librarian and Senior Ventures program coordinator, talks with seniors Atlas Kosedag and Charlie Patel, along with Sarah Husser of the Floyd Healthcare Foundation and Cancer Navigators, and William James of Summit Quest. Together, they discuss Darlington’s upcoming event, Light the Lake, a s...

Welcome to Episode 180 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this episode, Director of Alumni Relations Vicki Vincent talks with Tripp Bagby ('91, LD '23) about his favorite Darlington memories as a student and current parent and why he stays involved as a volunteer.  Click here for complete show notes >>

Welcome to Episode 183 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this episode, Murray Ellington ('26) talks with varsity coaches Garvin Edwards (wrestling), Andrea Frazier (swim/dive), Betina Fuentes (basketball cheerleading), Samantha Rush (girls' basketball) and Nathan West (boys' basketball) about the winter athletic season at Darlington. You'll hear a little bit about each team and th...

Welcome to Episode 182 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this episode, Theatre Director Shelley Daniel talks with seniors Julia Beauchump and Moa Berglund, junior Harrison Inman, fourth-grader Jack Stone and Upper School learning specialist Justin Bruce about the Darlington Player's upcoming winter musical production of  “Newsies.”  Together, they give listeners a behind-the-...

Welcome to Episode 181 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this episode, Dean of Students Terar Everhart ('13, LD '23) is joined by Upper School students Bo Brooks, Murray Ellington, Nicky Lawrence, Angeline Myrie, Sophie Piller and Meritt Reed about their involvement in dorm life at Darlington and how important RUMPUS is to the Darlington Community as we look forward to this exciting we...