The Darlington Podcast

Welcome to Episode 80 of The Darlington Podcast!    In this episode, Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs Stefan Eady talks with Math Department Chair Al Shorey and Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg, author of "Building Resilience in Children and Teens," the subject of Darlington's first-ever community read . Together, they discuss the inspiration behind Shorey's Thatcher Grant pro...

In this episode, Becca Wood, director of events and engagement in the Advancement Office, chats with Izzy Hortman ('08, LD '15) and Annie Rosen ('02, LD '18) about their Darlington experience, their respective careers and their work as co-chairs on the Alumni Council Darlington Connects committee.  Click here for complete show notes >>

Welcome to Episode 78 of The Darlington Podcast!    In this episode, third grade teacher Steve McConnell talks with Pre-K to 8 students Addie Greene ('31), Hudson Lucas ('31), Finley Pilgrim ('27) and Loxley Pilgrim ('30) about their recent accomplishments in extracurricular sports outside of Darlington. McConnell is an avid sports fan, and his guests enjoy talking with their former...

Welcome to Episode 77 of The Darlington Podcast!  In the first-ever student hosted episode of The Darlington Podcast, senior Michael Adenrele talks with boarding freshmen Pato Alonso, SK McQueen and day freshman Myles Twyman about their experiences at Darlington so far. They chat about classes, activities and what the freshmen are most looking forward to this year. Fi...

Welcome to Episode 76 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this episode, Content Manager Maddie Chastain talks with Kate, Parker and Ryland Scott ('23) about their 12-year Darlington journey. Kate, Parker and Ryland are triplets who each have very unique areas of involvement, and they share how the Darlington Community has helped them stay close as siblings while also fostering their grow...

Welcome to Episode 75 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this episode, Chief Advancement Officer Julie Lucas ('97) chats with Crawford Brock ('72) and Steve Winkler ('72, LD '15). The Class of 1972 shares a unique camaraderie that is legendary within the Darlington Community. Brock and Winkler reminisce on Darlington memories, talk about their upcoming 50th reunion celebration and...

Welcome to Episode 74 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this episode, Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs Stefan Eady talks with new faculty members Heather Shores, Upper School history, Caitlyn Terry, Pre-K to 8 music, and Kimi Pichardo, Upper School Spanish. Eady talks with them about their career backgrounds, what drew them to Darlington and what they've learned in their first...

Welcome to Episode 73 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this episode, Director of Pre-K to 8 Hope Jones talks with middle grades teachers Andrew Beckman, science, Ashley Evans, Spanish, and Kevin Ivester ('87), math about active learning and the skills-based curriculum in the middle grades. They share active learning stories from their classrooms and touch on why they think Darlington's ski...

Welcome to Episode 72 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this episode, Dean of College Guidance Ivy Brewer talks with new college advisors Jaclyn Haynes, Sam Clark, Toni King and Jared Willerson. College advisors attended conferences and college tours this summer in order to learn more about the field of college guidance and the ever-changing world of college admission. Together with Br...

Welcome to Episode 71 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this episode, Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs Stefan Eady talks with Director of Upper School Chad Woods, Assistant Director of Pre-K to 8 Angela Pieroni and Upper School Learning Specialist and Registrar Justin Bruce. Together, they talk about how students and their families can prepare for a successful school year by es...

Welcome to Episode 70 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this episode, Content Manager Maddie Fox talks with Director of Events and Engagement in the Advancement Office Becca Wood and Darlington parent and President of Pre-K to 8 Tiger PRIDE Nancy Hortman. Together, they chat about the upcoming Purple Tie Tiger Tailgate and what this annual event does to support Darlington parent organizatio...

Welcome to Episode 69 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this episode, Head of School Brent Bell talks with Head Football Coach Tommy Atha and seniors Jack Good and Braden Bell about the Darlington Tigers' upcoming football season. They discuss how the team has been preparing, their goals for the season and what they're most excited about. Click here to view this season's schedule. If y...

Welcome to Episode 68 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this episode, Director of Alumni Relations Vicki Vincent chats with C.J. Cypress ('07, LD '14), class agent for the Class of 2007. Cypress reflects on his Darlington experience and shares how it has shaped his adult life, from college to his winding career journey. He shares why he stays involved with Darlington and encourages&nbs...

Welcome to Episode 67 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this episode, Director of Alumni Relations Vicki Vincent chats with Austin Spooner ('12), Young Alumni Council president and class agent for the Class of 2012. As the first president of the new Young Alumni Council, Spooner shares about his work so far and goals for the group, who hosted its first young alumni social at Qualu...

Welcome to Episode 66 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this episode, Content Manager Maddie Fox talks with Dean of College Guidance Ivy Brewer about the college guidance process at Darlington. They discuss the college advising structure, who the college advisors are and the work that they do with students in their junior and senior years. In addition to discussing what students will learn...

Welcome to Episode 65 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this episode, Professional Development Coordinator Rebekah Kinney talks with fourth-grade-teacher Carrie Watterson, Director of Fine Arts Kim Tunnell and Upper School Science Department Chair Owen Kinney about their summer professional development activities. They share about each of the work they have been doing within their depa...

Welcome to Episode 64 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this episode, Content Manager Maddie Fox talks with Darlington parent Jessica Carney and students Laney Carney ('25) and Walker Sirmans ('23) about their involvement with the first-ever Extra Special People (ESP) summer camp in Rome. The Carney family hosted the camp at their farm, and their son Dempsey was a camper. Sirmans' sist...

Welcome to Episode 63 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this episode, Julia Thomas ('07, LD '15) chats with  Thomas Bethel , Darlington parent and member of the Board of Trustees. They discuss Bethel's involvement at the school, and he encourages other parents and community members to get involved. He goes on to share about his career and offers to be a resources for Darlington student...

Welcome to Episode 62 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this episode, Director of IT Derek Fine talks with Technology Integration Coordinator Beth Wardlaw about the importance of technology integration in Darlington's curriculum and exciting campus-wide technology upgrades. They also share tips about how students can use their new technology over the summer to build skills that wi...

Welcome to Episode 61 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this episode, Carson Raymond, director of major gifts, chats with real estate professional Regan (Maki) Couch ('98, LD '14), who recently served as a panelist at the Darlington Connects Atlanta Lunch & Learn event. Couch reflects on her time as a Darlington student and her career in the real estate industry. Raymond and Couch...

Welcome to Episode 60 of The Darlington Podcast!  In the last of three special Commencement episodes, listen to Sam Moss ('63), retiring dean of college guidance, give his Baccalaureate address on May 13. Moss was selected by the senior class to serve as the Baccalaureate speaker. Following an introduction from Honor Council President Mary Mac Pittman ('22), Moss reflects...

Welcome to Episode 59 of The Darlington Podcast!  In the second of three special Commencement episodes, listen to William Feng ('22) , student body president, give his Commencement address on May 14. Following an introduction from Head of School Brent Bell, Feng reflects on his Darlington experience and shares words of encouragement with his classmates. He notes the unique chal...

Welcome to Episode 58 of The Darlington Podcast!  In the first of three special Commencement episodes, listen to Gretchen Corbin , president and CEO of the Georgia Lottery and Darlington trustee, give her Commencement address on May 14. Following an introduction from her daughter, Elsa Quay ('22), Corbin shares special insights and memories from the Class of 2022's time at Darl...

Welcome to Episode 57 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this episode, Head of School Brent Bell reflects on the Class of 2022 with Upper School Director Chad Woods, Associate Dean of College Guidance Ivy Brewer and Student Body President William Feng ('22). They discuss the senior class's academic, athletic and artistic achievements, as well as some of their most memorable moments as D...

Welcome to Episode 56 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this episode, Content Manager Maddie Fox talks with six students representing the Upper School and Pre-K to 8 divisions about their reflections on the importance of Teacher Appreciation Week and the impact that Darlington teachers have made on their lives. Maddie is joined by Upper School students Anaya Desai ('23), Olivia Laughri...