The Darlington Podcast

Welcome to Episode 172 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, Student Body President Atlas Kosedag talks with pre-K teacher Beth Smith ('87, LD '12), eighth-grader Jesse Meredith and senior Whit Molnar about service at Darlington, from our motto that says "Service Beyond Self," to how we encourage our students and faculty to live a life of service, both at Darlington and beyond.

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Welcome to Episode 171 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, Director of IT Derek Fine talks with kindergarten teacher Jody Deaton, fourth-grade teacher Dr. Mike Natarella, middle grades math teacher Chris Eberhart and Upper School English teacher Mallory Collier about Darlington’s recent distinction as a four-time Apple Distinguished School and how we inspire, imagine and create a lasting impact on our students using technology. 

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Welcome to Episode 170 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, Student Body President Atlas Kosedag talks with Upper School history teacher Brian Inman, sophomore Cora Fannin and eighth-grader Madison Paxten about about wisdom at Darlington, from our motto that says “Wisdom More Than Knowledge” to how wisdom is fostered in academics, athletics, the arts and more. 

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Welcome to Episode 169 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs Stefan Eady talks with Upper School Learning Specialist Justin Bruce, Technology Integration Coordinator Leah Lynn, Moser House Head Day Prefect Murray Ellington ('26) and Thornwood House Head Day Prefect Ava Ann Woods ('26). Together, they share tips for students and parents as the Darlington Community prepares to head back to school. 

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Welcome to Episode 169 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, Director of Alumni Relations Vicki Vincent talks with Jim Dent ('77, LD '19) about the impact Darlington has had on his life, his winding career path and his current work in medical missions with Mercy Ships. 

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Welcome to Episode 167 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Melissa Smyly talks with Technology Integration Coordinator Leah Lynn and Upper School Librarian Jordan West about the conferences and trainings they've attended this summer for their professional development. 

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Welcome to Episode 166 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, Chief Advancement Officer Julie Lucas ('97) chats with Sara Weeks Dima ('97) about her experience as a boarding student at Darlington, her career small business owner in the food industry and more. This episode was recorded on May 10, 2024. 

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Welcome to Episode 165 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this special Commencement episode, listen to Gordon Smith ('71), chairman of the Board of Trustees and retired executive director and chief operating officer of the United States Tennis Association, give his Commencement address on May 18. Smith reminds graduates that the tools they've received at Darlington enable them to change the world and become the people they most want to be, noting that his own Darlington story didn't end when he graduated, but that it had only just begun.

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Welcome to Episode 164 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this special episode, listen to Heather Shores, Upper School history teacher, give her Baccalaureate address on May 17. Shores was selected by the senior class to serve as the Baccalaureate speaker. In her address, she gives the Class of 2024 six pieces of wisdom that she wishes she knew as a high school graduate. 

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Welcome to Episode 163 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs Stefan Eady talks with History Department Head Brian Inman about his career as an educator, his passion for history education and more. This is the final episode in a series highlighting each of Darlington's department heads. 

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