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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 give to students today.

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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