Meet Emily Orr ('17), who graduated from Harvard University in 2021 with high honors and a degree in history and literature. She is currently a staff writer on the highly anticipated "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" series, which premiered Oct. 29, and is credited with episodes 11 and 14.
“Arts in Motion'' is a Senior Ventures project that aims to reach every member of the student body and encourage them to get involved in the Darlington fine arts program, no matter if they’re beginners or have years of experience.
The Darlington Bands would like to congratulate Gracie Cowan ('26), clarinet; Cooper Laliberte ('27), tenor saxophone; and Nancy Zhang ('26), clarinet, for being selected to the University of Georgia’s high school honors band festival, JanFest. These musicians will be the first Darlington Band members to take part in this event.
Upper School | Ansel Angelo Enverga,January 8, 2025
Darlington seniors An Nguyen, Ansel Enverga, and Javin Pandya are using robotics outreach, coding workshops, and STEM demonstrations to inspire and equip the next generation of problem-solvers through their Senior Ventures Project.
In this special series, we are excited to share the inspiring stories and impactful work of those in our Darlington Community who embody Darlington’s mission of "Service Beyond Self." Today, we learn more about the Shadday family.
In this era of rapid technological advancement, Darlington is committed to thoughtfully navigating the complex landscape of artificial intelligence. This blog highlights our evolving Artificial Intelligence Policy, as well as our general philosophy as it relates to the use of AI inside and outside of the classroom.
The Darlington Bands proudly congratulate Xander Bickers, a seventh-grade trumpet player in the Middle School Band, for making the Middle School District VII Honors Band! This took tremendous preparation, as it is very competitive to make the honors ensembles of District VII.
Upper School | Jessica Laliberte,December 13, 2024
Thanks to a Thatcher Grant, this October, I had the exciting opportunity to attend the IDA: Reading, Literacy, and Learning Conference in Dallas. I was joined by two close colleagues from the Pre-K to 8 division, Hope Jones and Rebekah Kinney, and together we dove into the latest research and strategies in literacy.
In this special series of Darlington Connects blogs, we are excited to share the inspiring stories and impactful work of those in our Darlington Community who embody Darlington’s mission of "Service Beyond Self." Today, we hear from Regan (Maki) Couch ('98, LD ’14).
This summer, I joined two dozen other physics geeks, also known as seasoned high school physics teachers, at LIGO’s International Physics and Astronomy Program for Educators. Our goal: Learn about modern physics and astronomy and practice lessons that bring these topics alive in our classrooms.
Members of the Young Alumni Council are excited to highlight young alumni who embody the Darlington mission and motto through a series of Darlington Connects blogs. Today we feature Kailey Swiger ('15) and Tate Morgan ('17) of Stanley Korshak.
Feel free to read through my experience at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting in Chicago, Ill., or enjoy this blog as a cool podcast generated through Artificial Intelligence (AI).
My colleague, Dr. Celeste Rivers, and I recently attended the Georgia Dyslexia Association's annual conference in Milledgeville. In addition to the engaging keynote speeches, the conference offered a series of breakout sessions that provided us the chance to delve into specific topics relevant to our work.
Recently, the Young Alumni Council organized two engaging Senior Transition Panels, offering valuable insights and advice to the entire senior class at Darlington School. The council members shared their personal experiences and knowledge on various aspects of the college life.
Librarians with a growth mindset must intentionally seek out opportunities to interact and connect with librarians on a larger scale beyond the walls of their individual institutions. The American Library Association Annual Conference gave Pre-K to 8 Librarian Mary-Kate Fowee and me, Upper School Librarian Jordan West, a chance to do just that at the largest national professional library conference this summer in San Diego, Calif.
We are excited to share some transitions have taken place in the Advancement Office at Darlington. Hannah Willerson ('19) joined us in June as advancement services officer, I have moved into a different role as campaign director, and Ella (Carpenter) Givens (’17) has joined us as director of annual giving.
In October, I was able to travel to Western Massachusetts and visit each of the member colleges of the Five Colleges Consortium: Hampshire College, Amherst College, Smith College, Mount Holyoke College, and University of Massachusetts Amherst. Each of the colleges was unique and catered to different students but because of their close ties, every student is able to take advantage of classes and programs at all five campuses.
Mark Rogers (’94, LD ’12) exemplifies Darlington’s mission of “Service Beyond Self” through his dedication to military service and meaningful volunteer work, especially within the Darlington Community.
Upper School Counselor Chris Allen attended a summer professional development workshop that focused on short-term therapy for long-term benefits. Read more about his experience in this blog.
Our Upper School Band applauds Will Bowerman for making this year’s District VII High School Honors Jazz Band. A sophomore day student who has been playing trumpet in Darlington’s band program since fourth grade, he is the first Darlington band member to make this honors band at the high school level.
Meet Emily Orr ('17), who graduated from Harvard University in 2021 with high honors and a degree in history and literature. She is currently a staff writer on the highly anticipated "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" series, which premiered Oct. 29, and is credited with episodes 11 and 14.
“Arts in Motion'' is a Senior Ventures project that aims to reach every member of the student body and encourage them to get involved in the Darlington fine arts program, no matter if they’re beginners or have years of experience.
The Darlington Bands would like to congratulate Gracie Cowan ('26), clarinet; Cooper Laliberte ('27), tenor saxophone; and Nancy Zhang ('26), clarinet, for being selected to the University of Georgia’s high school honors band festival, JanFest. These musicians will be the first Darlington Band members to take part in this event.
Upper School | Ansel Angelo Enverga,January 8, 2025
Darlington seniors An Nguyen, Ansel Enverga, and Javin Pandya are using robotics outreach, coding workshops, and STEM demonstrations to inspire and equip the next generation of problem-solvers through their Senior Ventures Project.
In this special series, we are excited to share the inspiring stories and impactful work of those in our Darlington Community who embody Darlington’s mission of "Service Beyond Self." Today, we learn more about the Shadday family.
In this era of rapid technological advancement, Darlington is committed to thoughtfully navigating the complex landscape of artificial intelligence. This blog highlights our evolving Artificial Intelligence Policy, as well as our general philosophy as it relates to the use of AI inside and outside of the classroom.
The Darlington Bands proudly congratulate Xander Bickers, a seventh-grade trumpet player in the Middle School Band, for making the Middle School District VII Honors Band! This took tremendous preparation, as it is very competitive to make the honors ensembles of District VII.
Upper School | Jessica Laliberte,December 13, 2024
Thanks to a Thatcher Grant, this October, I had the exciting opportunity to attend the IDA: Reading, Literacy, and Learning Conference in Dallas. I was joined by two close colleagues from the Pre-K to 8 division, Hope Jones and Rebekah Kinney, and together we dove into the latest research and strategies in literacy.
In this special series of Darlington Connects blogs, we are excited to share the inspiring stories and impactful work of those in our Darlington Community who embody Darlington’s mission of "Service Beyond Self." Today, we hear from Regan (Maki) Couch ('98, LD ’14).
This summer, I joined two dozen other physics geeks, also known as seasoned high school physics teachers, at LIGO’s International Physics and Astronomy Program for Educators. Our goal: Learn about modern physics and astronomy and practice lessons that bring these topics alive in our classrooms.
Members of the Young Alumni Council are excited to highlight young alumni who embody the Darlington mission and motto through a series of Darlington Connects blogs. Today we feature Kailey Swiger ('15) and Tate Morgan ('17) of Stanley Korshak.
Feel free to read through my experience at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting in Chicago, Ill., or enjoy this blog as a cool podcast generated through Artificial Intelligence (AI).
My colleague, Dr. Celeste Rivers, and I recently attended the Georgia Dyslexia Association's annual conference in Milledgeville. In addition to the engaging keynote speeches, the conference offered a series of breakout sessions that provided us the chance to delve into specific topics relevant to our work.
Recently, the Young Alumni Council organized two engaging Senior Transition Panels, offering valuable insights and advice to the entire senior class at Darlington School. The council members shared their personal experiences and knowledge on various aspects of the college life.
Librarians with a growth mindset must intentionally seek out opportunities to interact and connect with librarians on a larger scale beyond the walls of their individual institutions. The American Library Association Annual Conference gave Pre-K to 8 Librarian Mary-Kate Fowee and me, Upper School Librarian Jordan West, a chance to do just that at the largest national professional library conference this summer in San Diego, Calif.
We are excited to share some transitions have taken place in the Advancement Office at Darlington. Hannah Willerson ('19) joined us in June as advancement services officer, I have moved into a different role as campaign director, and Ella (Carpenter) Givens (’17) has joined us as director of annual giving.
In October, I was able to travel to Western Massachusetts and visit each of the member colleges of the Five Colleges Consortium: Hampshire College, Amherst College, Smith College, Mount Holyoke College, and University of Massachusetts Amherst. Each of the colleges was unique and catered to different students but because of their close ties, every student is able to take advantage of classes and programs at all five campuses.
Mark Rogers (’94, LD ’12) exemplifies Darlington’s mission of “Service Beyond Self” through his dedication to military service and meaningful volunteer work, especially within the Darlington Community.
Upper School Counselor Chris Allen attended a summer professional development workshop that focused on short-term therapy for long-term benefits. Read more about his experience in this blog.
Our Upper School Band applauds Will Bowerman for making this year’s District VII High School Honors Jazz Band. A sophomore day student who has been playing trumpet in Darlington’s band program since fourth grade, he is the first Darlington band member to make this honors band at the high school level.
