The Darlington Podcast

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 share about their class-endowed scholarship. 

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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 month here. 

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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 skills-based curriculum benefits students at this age.

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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 Brewer, they share the most important takeaways they learned at their respective conferences and tours. 

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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 establishing healthy habits and routines, both inside and outside of the classroom.

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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 organizations. 

For more information about Purple Tie, to purchase reverse raffle tickets, and to bid in the online silent auction, click here.

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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 you can't make it to a game, watch the Tigers play live here each week.

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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 his classmates and all alumni to attend Alumni Weekend, which will take place Oct. 14-16, 2022. To learn more about Alumni Weekend, click here.

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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 Qualusi Vineyards in Acworth, Ga. last weekend. He also reflects on his experience as a Darlington student and why he continues to stay involved.

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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 and accomplish during college advising, Brewer shares what juniors and seniors can do during the summer to prepare for the college admissions process.

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