The Darlington Podcast

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 departments and how it has prepared them for the coming school year. 

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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' sister Ivey was also a camper. In addition to being the siblings of campers, Laney and Walker volunteered as buddies at the camp, along with other groups of Darlington students. In this episode they discuss the impact that ESP camps have on people with special needs and how the Darlington Community can get involved. 

The next summer camp session in Rome is July 18-22 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day. Volunteers are still needed! Contact Sarah Farraba at 478-319-6161 for more information.

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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 students and alumni who are interested in pursuing a career in banking.

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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 will benefit them during the school year. 

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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 recap the panel discussion on real estate and highlight the benefits of Darlington Connects. 

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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 on his time as a student at Darlington and shares stories that have the audience laughing time and time again. He closes with well wishes for the Class of 2022, and hopes that they too will one day be planning their 60th reunion with their Darlington classmates, as he is looking forward to doing next year. 

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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 challenges that he and his classmates faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and shares the belief that it has made them more resilient and prepared to face life's future challenges. 

At Commencement, Feng was named valedictorian and winner of the Darlington Medal for General Excellence. In the fall, he will attend Duke University. 

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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 Darlington. She also leaves graduating seniors with three valuable pieces of advice as they step into their next chapter of life.

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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 Darlington students.

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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 Laughridge ('23) and Kayo Lufadeju ('24) and Pre-K to 8 students Kaya Nadu ('26), Madison Paxten ('29) and Whit Watters ('28).

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