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Tara Inman

Dean of Students for Global Education

Tara joined Darlington’s student life team in 2002 and was named dean of students for global education in 2016. Previously, she held the roles of director of ESL, spiritual life coordinator and head of house. Tara holds a B.A. and an M.A.T., both from Carson-Newman College. She and her husband Brian, an Upper School history teacher, live on campus with their children, Maggie (’19), Davis (’23), Wesley (’23) and Harrison (’26).

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B.A. Carson-Newman College

M.A.T. Carson-Newman College

Episode 89: Holidays Around the World

December 22, 2022

In this episode, Dean of Students for Global Education Tara Inman talks with boarding juniors Iva Hadzi-Mihailovic and Orafiri Koko and senior Noah Morris about the holiday traditions in their home countries as they prepared to celebrate with their families over winter break. They share about their favorite traditions and memories and what makes the holiday season unique in their cultures.

Podcast Episode 35: Holidays Around the World

December 9, 2021

In this episode, Tara Inman, dean of students for global education, talks with Fred Igbinedion of Nigeria, Doris Kang of China, Emilia Tscherne of Austria and Roy Berglund of Finland about holiday traditions in their home countries as we prepare for Christmas here in the United States.

Podcast Episode 24: A Look Into College Guidance

September 16, 2021

Welcome to Episode 24 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode you'll hear about Darlington's approach to college guidance.

Podcast Episode 9: A Chat with William Feng ('22)

May 27, 2021

Welcome to Episode 9 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Tara Inman, dean of students for global education, catches up with William Feng ('22), a rising senior from Shanghai, China who has been elected to serve as next year's student body president at Darlington.

#DarWorldAroundtheWorld: Study Spaces and Special Places

April 28, 2020

The classroom environment at Darlington has never been more diverse than it is at this moment. Here we see some of the home study spaces our students have set up for themselves as well as a few more photos of special places that make them feel at home!

Chapel Talk: Reflections with Tara Inman

Upper School | Jennifer Collins, April 16, 2020

This week's chapel talk comes to you from Tara Inman, dean of students for global education.

Cum Laude Society inducts 22 students, 2 faculty members

April 19, 2018

The Darlington Chapter of the Cum Laude Society inducted 22 students and two faculty members during an installation ceremony on Thursday, April 19 in Morris Chapel.

Darlington deans to present at Global Symposium in New Orleans

April 16, 2018

Darlington Dean of College Guidance Sam Moss ('63), Associate Dean Ivy Brewer, and Dean of Students for Global Education Tara Inman will be featured presenters at The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)/ National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Global Symposium in New Orleans on April 17.

Get to Know: Brian Inman

Communications | Jennifer Collins, November 17, 2017

Brian Inman has taught Upper School history at Darlington since 2002 and is also the junior class grade level chair. Students lovingly refer to him as "Binman" and his bow ties are almost as legendary as the note-taking required for his class. How well do you really know Mr. Inman? Find out in today's installment of our Get to Know series.

The Bash Before the Bell grosses $197,000+

September 1, 2017

The Bash Before the Bell was a huge success, selling over 500 event tickets, 300 reverse raffle tickets, and raising more than $197,000 on Aug. 19.