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Laura Hicks

Former Faculty

June 2012 to March 2017

Previous Background
Laura taught fifth grade at Darlington in 2012 and began serving as coordinator of the Pre-K to 8 Teaching and Learning Center in 2013. She holds a B.S. in Early Childhood Education from Berry College, an M.S. in Education from Jacksonville State University and an Ed.S. in Leadership and Administration from Lincoln Memorial University. Laura has nearly two decades of teaching experience. She and her husband, Wendell, are the parents of Sawyer (‘15) and Gibson (‘19).

College Education

B.S. Berry College

M.S. Jackson State University

Specialist Degree Lincoln Memorial University

Darlington Connects: Small Professional Services Business Highlight

Upper School | Becca Wood, December 17, 2020

We're excited to connect with small businesses and restaurants owned by members of the Darlington Community through our Darlington Connects series. Today we’re thrilled to highlight small professional services businesses.

Lunch and Learn with the Learning Center

Learning Center | Laura Hicks , October 10, 2016

The third through fifth grade teachers were provided a catered lunch as they learned more about a learning disability called Dysgraphia during a professional development opportunity on campus.

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.

Brown Dinner honors faculty, staff

May 6, 2016

Darlington School honored outstanding faculty and staff members at the annual Brown Faculty Appreciation Dinner, hosted by the Board of Trustees on Thursday, May 5.

Bringing the LDAA Conference into the Classroom

PK-8 | Laura Hicks , April 28, 2016

Research is continuously discovering new findings, and trends are always changing. Part of my responsibilities as an educator is keeping abreast of these discoveries and changes. This led me to apply for and earn a scholarship to attend the Learning Disabilities Association of America’s 53rd Annual International Conference in Orlando.

The Power of Sharing...Book Suggestions!

Library Services | Kimberly Perkins, March 31, 2016

There is something special about having an opportunity to discuss and enjoy a shared reading experience with someone we care about and admire. We are drawn to books for different reasons, but a primary one comes via the recommendations by those we respect.

Why Site Visits Are Essential for School Growth

Academic Administration | Laura Hicks , December 15, 2015

Visiting other independent schools has provided an exceptional opportunity to gain insight, and share valuable resources with our teachers and students through the Teaching and Learning Center.

Hicks featured in Faces of Hope photo collection

September 14, 2015

ELA-8 Teaching and Learning Center Director Laura Hicks and her husband, Wendell, are being featured together in Harbin Clinic’s Faces of Hope photography exhibition. The Darlington parents join five others touched by cancer in the latest installment of the collection, now on display at the Tony E. Warren M.D. Cancer Center in Rome.

Living a Life of Honor

Student Life | , August 31, 2015

The following is a speech that was delivered by eighth-grade student Grace Watters ('20) at the Opening Convocation of Darlington's 111th school year.

Blood Drive in Honor of Laura Hicks

March 5, 2015

Darlington hosted a Blood Assurance blood drive in honor of Laura Hicks, ELA-8 Teaching and Learning Center director. Hicks was diagnosed with breast cancer last fall following a planned bilateral mastectomy.