Matthew Peer

Director of Enrollment Management

Matthew was named director of enrollment management in 2020 after serving as the director of upper school from 2014 - 2020 and director of student life from 2010-2014. Prior to his work at Darlington, he taught history; worked in the Dean's Office; and coached football, hockey, and lacrosse at Avon Old Farms in Connecticut and the Cardigan Mountain School in New Hampshire. Matthew holds a B.A. in Sociology from St. Lawrence University and an M.A. in Liberal Studies from Wesleyan University. He and his wife, Jessica, a first-grade teacher at Darlington, live on campus and are the parents of Jackson (’24) and Ella ('27).

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B.A. St. Lawrence University

M.A. Wesleyan University

What Sets Darlington Apart?

Admission | Matthew Peer, December 11, 2020

Many families are concerned about the regression that they have seen in their students during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Darlington is committed to our students’ academic, social and emotional growth.

Peer named director of enrollment management

May 15, 2020

Matthew Peer has been named director of enrollment management, effective July 1, announced Head of School Brent Bell today.

Eighth Grade Celebration Week: Welcome to Upper School!

PK-8 | Angela Pieroni, May 15, 2020

It's the final day of honoring our eighth grade students!

Feeling Uncertain About the AP Exams? You're Not Alone

Upper School | Matthew Peer, April 1, 2020

In 36 hours the College Board will be announcing details on the new format for the 2020 Advanced Placement exams and how they will be administered. Here are some thoughts and tips from several of Darlington's master AP teachers.

Upper School Distance Learning Update

March 18, 2020

On Monday, March 23, we will embark on a learning journey together. Our faculty members have worked extremely hard this week to create a distance learning program that is both engaging and interactive during this time of uncertainty in our lives. It is my hope that this letter will give you an overview of the program that we have created to empower you to learn with passion. While the campus may be closed, school is open!

Expanded Offerings in World Languages

Upper School | Matthew Peer, March 27, 2019

I am excited to announce that Darlington will be expanding its offerings in the world language department beginning with the 2019-2020 school year.

Darlington recognized with the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award

March 8, 2019

Darlington School has earned the first College Board AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science A.

Save the Date: 'Raising Gritty, Resilient Kids' on Nov. 27

Academic Administration | Matthew Peer, November 14, 2017

Renowned educational psychologist, Dr. Jed Applerouth, founder and CEO of Applerouth Tutoring and Test Prep will speak to parents at 7 p.m. Nov. 27 in Thatcher Hall on “Raising Gritty, Resilient Kids.”

Holst joins Upper School counseling team

September 21, 2017

Alli Holst, a new personal counselor at the Upper School, is no stranger to Darlington. She served as an interim counselor at the start of the 2016-17 school year and is the wife of Assistant Director of Boarding Admission Nathan Holst.

Willerson hired as Upper School history teacher, coach

September 20, 2017

Jared Willerson is teaching history at the Upper School in addition to serving as head volleyball coach and assistant boys' basketball coach.