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Justin Merriam

Former Faculty

July 2015 to June 2017

Previous Background
Justin has taught science in grades 3-5 since 2015. He holds a B.S. in Early Childhood Education and an M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education, both from Berry College. As an undergraduate student, he studied abroad in Greece. Prior to his work at Darlington, Justin taught at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Rome for 12 years and was a St. Mary’s Archbishop’s Honoree in 2012. He also participated in the Archdiocese of Atlanta Principal Formation Program in 2013-2014.

4th-Graders Use Coding to Create Food Webs

December 7, 2016

After an exciting lesson on ocean food chains with Mr. Merriam, fourth-grade science classes used the program Tynker to explore ocean ecology and code their own food web.

Professional Development Spotlight: Apple Vanguard Training

Information Technology | Rebekah Kinney, September 28, 2016

Ten faculty members will earn their Apple Vanguard Certifications during the 2016-17 school year.

Professional development grants awarded to faculty members

May 10, 2016

Darlington School awarded professional development funds to faculty members following a competitive grant application process. The winners were officially announced last week at the annual Brown Faculty Appreciation Dinner.

First Grade: Magnetism With Mr. Merriam

October 31, 2015

First-graders learn about magnetism with Mr. Merriam as part of their Superhero topic.

Spooky Science in 5th Grade with Mr. Merriam

October 30, 2015

Today we did some Halloween experiments and demonstrations using dry ice. We had a great time learning about the carbonation process and making gigantic soap bubbles!

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?!"

School welcomes new faculty and staff

August 10, 2015

Darlington is pleased to welcome the following new faculty and staff members for the 2015-16 school year.

Merriam to teach science in grades 3-5

June 11, 2015

Justin Merriam will join the Darlington Community later this summer as the science teacher for grades 3-5, effective Aug. 1. Merriam comes to Darlington from St. Mary’s Catholic School, where he has taught for the past 12 years.