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DeLean Brandon

Former Faculty

February 2010 to August 2017

Previous Background
DeLean joined the faculty in 2010 and currently serves as director of financial aid and coordinator of the Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program. Previously, she was also assistant director of day admission for ELA-5. DeLean holds a Master of Taxation from the University of Georgia. She and her husband, Jody, are the parents of Ivy (’16) and Emily (’19).

College Education

B.A. Meredith College

M.A. University of Georgia

Fisherman’s Academy: A legacy of enduring friendship

April 13, 2017

Over 40 years ago, a group of men started fishing together. From this friendship came the Tommy Brown (‘56) and Bruce Lanier Jr. (‘61) Memorial Fisherman’s Academy, a memorial fund which benefits Darlington students through its contributions to financial aid.

Some faculty, staff to take on new roles

August 4, 2016

The following faculty and staff members will take on new and/or additional job roles at Darlington in 2016-17.

Darlington Community members to dazzle the runway for DeSoto Theatre

February 10, 2016

Several students, faculty and alumni will take part in Friday's "An Evening on the Runway" to benefit the Historic DeSoto Theatre Foundation and bring attention to heart disease and heart health. The fashion show, presented by Redmond Regional Medical Center, takes place at the Historic DeSoto Theatre on Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Admission: Why Teachers are Critical to the Success of a Campus Visit

Admission | DeLean Brandon, October 21, 2015

Our teachers gave today's visiting family a truly memorable experience, and that's exactly what we hope to provide on each and every campus visit. While a prospect may come in asking, "Why Darlington?" we hope that all prospective families leave the tour thinking, "How could I not choose Darlington?!"

What is the Early Learning Academy?

Academic Administration | DeLean Brandon, October 2, 2013

Building on our already successful pre-first program, Darlington's Early Learning Academy opened this fall for students in pre-K and kindergarten. Headed by longtime kindergarten teacher Janice Cox, who has over 30 years of experience in early childhood education, the new program helps students reach their fullest potential and provides each individual with a curriculum plan tailored to his or her strengths and weaknesses.

GOAL Scholarship: Pass-Through Entities Eligible for $10,000 Tax Credit

Advancement | DeLean Brandon, October 1, 2013

Did you know that there is important new Georgia legislation that affects the qualified education expense credit? As of May 8, 2013, Georgia GOAL Scholarship donors who are also owners of pass-through entities such as S Corporations, LLCs and partnerships are eligible for a $10,000 tax credit through the Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program.

Who is a Darlington Tiger?

Admission | DeLean Brandon, September 16, 2013

What are the characteristics of a Darlington Tiger? Read my Top 10 and add your own in the comments section!

10 Reasons to Enroll in Darlington's ELA-8 Program

Admission | DeLean Brandon, September 12, 2013

I speak from personal experience when I say that there is SO much to love about Darlington! My children, Ivy ('16) and Emily ('19), both began attending Darlington in the lower grades, and I truly believe that this has played a big part in their successes thus far. Here are a few reasons why I think our ELA-8 program is worth the investment.

5 Compelling Reasons to Support the Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program

Advancement | DeLean Brandon, August 28, 2013

Let's queue up for the 2014 RACE!!! Here are five compelling reasons to support the Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program in 2014.

Kindergarten: Solar System Smarties

Academic Administration | DeLean Brandon, May 31, 2013

When I walked into Mrs. Janice Cox’s kindergarten class, I did not know that I was going to receive a lesson from kindergartener Joshua Bell.