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Stefan Eady

Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs

Stefan has held a variety of different roles in communications, web development and information technology since he began working at Darlington in 1997. In 2016, he was named assistant head of school for academic resources and, in 2021, assistant head of school for academic affairs. He also teaches AP Computer Science and coaches cross country. Stefan holds a B.A. from Berry College and an M.S.I.S. from Kennesaw State University. He and his wife, Carrie, Darlington’s human resources manager, are the parents of Jack (’19) and Callie (’28).

Contact Information
Courses
AP Computer Science A
Teams
Boys Varsity Cross Country

Assistant Coach

Girls Varsity Cross Country

Assistant Coach

College Education
A.A. Young Harris College
B.A. Berry College
MSIS Kennesaw State University

Episode 143: Department Head Spotlight: Al Shorey

January 4, 2024
In this episode, Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs Stefan Eady talks with Math Department Head Al Shorey about his transition from serving as a lieutenant colonel in the military to the teaching profession, his passion for math education and more.

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Episode 138: Department Head Spotlight: Cristy Baldwin

November 30, 2023
In this episode, Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs Stefan Eady talks with World Languages Department Head Cristy Baldwin about her teaching background, what she loves about Darlington, her vision as department head and much more. This is the second in a new series highlighting each of Darlington's department heads. 

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Episode 127: Getting to Know New Faculty

September 14, 2023
In this episode, Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs Stefan Eady talks with new faculty members Betina Fuentes, Upper School English; Travis Gaug, Upper School history; Keegan Hinsley, middle grades English; and Celeste Rivers, Pre-K to 8 learning specialist. They discuss their career backgrounds, what drew them to Darlington and what they've learned about the community in their first month here. 

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Episode 122: Tips for Back-to-School Success

August 10, 2023
In this episode, Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs Stefan Eady talks with Upper School Counselor Chris Allen, Learning Specialist Jennifer Luitwieler and Dean of Students Brant Evans. Together, they share back-to-school tips for students and families from grades pre-K through 12 as the new school year approaches. 

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England Thanksgiving Break Student Trip Days 5 and 6

November 26, 2022
We closed our trip by working our way back to London by way of Bath and Oxford, seeing plenty of sites like the Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, Jane Austen Centre, Oxford University, Radcliffe Camera, Bodleian Library, St. Mary's Church, Ashmolean Museum, Windsor Castle, St. George's Chapel which now holds the grave of Elizabeth II, and the National Gallery.

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England Thanksgiving Break Student Trip Days 3 and 4

November 24, 2022
The adventure continued with an exploration of the Tower of London and trips to museums including The Victoria and Albert, Science Museum, and Natural History Museum, and then a Christmas visit to Harrod’s. After a quick dinner, the group headed to the Vaudeville Theatre to enjoy Six the Musical. The following day took the group out to Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral with its rare copy of the Magna Carta. We finished the day traveling to Wales for our own Thanksgiving dinner together at a local carvery.

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England Thanksgiving Break Student Trip Days 1 and 2

November 22, 2022
Twenty-three students and five faculty have ventured to England for Thanksgiving Break. The first two days were packed with fun like tea at the British Museum, exploration of Westminster Abbey, views from the London Eye and plenty of guided walking tours of London.

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Episode 83: A Look at the Teaching & Learning Center

November 10, 2022
In this episode, Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs Stefan Eady talks with Director of the Teaching and Learning Center Jessica Laliberte. They do a deep dive into Darlington's Teaching and Learning Center, including what its resources are, how to obtain accomodations and more. Laliberte also touches on her passion for brain research and how this influences her work in the Teaching and Learning Center. 

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Episode 80: Resiliency in Children and Teens with Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg

October 20, 2022
In this episode, Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs Stefan Eady talks with Math Department Chair Al Shorey and Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg, author of "Building Resilience in Children and Teens," the subject of Darlington's first-ever community read. Together, they discuss the inspiration behind Shorey's Thatcher Grant proposal that led to Dr. Ginsburg visiting Darlington twice to meet with faculty, students and parents to discuss topics such as building resiliency, redefining success, coping with anxiety, and more. Dr. Ginsburg shares some of his major takeaways from his time at Darlington, and gives helpful information for parents and teachers who work with adolescents.

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Episode 74: Getting to Know New Faculty

September 8, 2022
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. They discuss their career backgrounds, what drew them to Darlington and what they've learned in their first month here. 

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