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Carrie Watterson

Fourth Grade Teacher, Pre-K to 8

Carrie Watterson has taught fourth grade since 2022 after having previously taught second grade. With more than a decade of experience in the classroom, Watterson holds a B.S. in Elementary Education from Shorter University and an M.S. in Early Childhood Education from Kennesaw State University as well as a Gifted Endorsement, Math Endorsement, and Special Education General Curriculum Certificate (P-12). Prior to Darlington, she spent eight years at West End Elementary School, where she taught pre-K; second-grade math, science, and social studies; and third-grade math, science, and social studies. During her time at Darlington, she has been recognized with the Brown Faculty Award (2023) and the Tiger Pride Excellence in Teaching award (2024). She is the mother of Tripp (’25) and Annie (’28).

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Fourth Grade

Math - 4th Grade

Social Studies - 4th Grade

Teams

Boys M.S. Swim/Dive

Assistant Coach

Boys Varsity Swim/Dive

Assistant Coach

Girls M.S. Swim/Dive

Assistant Coach

Girls Varsity Swim/Dive

Assistant Coach

College Education

B.S. Shorter University

M.S.Ed. Kennesaw State University

Summer Professional Development: A Game-Changing Experience at the ISTE Conference

PK-8 | Leah Lynn, November 5, 2024

Leah Lynn, technology integration coordinator, had the opportunity to attend the International Society for Technology in Education Conference this summer as part of her Thatcher Professional Development Grant.

Episode 130: Athletic Clubs in Grades 3-5

October 5, 2023

In this episode, third grade teacher Steve McConnell talks with fourth grade teacher Carrie Watterson, middle grades math teacher Chris Eberhart, Assistant Athletic Director Nathan West and third-graders Addi Nolin and Sawyer West about after-school clubs for students in grades 3-5 and how they contribute to the student experience at Darlington and benefit the middle grades athletic program.

Dominguez, Ostuw recognized as Noon Day Optimist Club "Terrific Kids"

March 22, 2023

Fourth-graders Miguel Dominguez and Merrill Ostuw were chosen to represent Darlington School as this year's "Terrific Kids" for the Noon Day Optimist Club.

Darlington welcomes new faculty and staff, recognizes those with new roles

August 18, 2022

Darlington is pleased to welcome the following new faculty and staff members for 2022-2023 and recognize those who will have new roles in the coming year. This list will be updated as employees are hired.

Episode 65: A Look Into Summer Faculty Professional Development

July 7, 2022

In this episode, Professional Development Coordinator Rebekah Kinney talks with fourth-grade teacher Carrie Watterson, Director of Fine Arts Kim Tunnell and Upper School Science Department Chair Owen Kinney about their summer professional development activities. They share about each of the work they have been doing within their departments and how it has prepared them for the coming school year.

Observing the Water Cycle

September 15, 2021

The Wildflowers second-graders made their own models of the water cycle’s four stages- Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation and Collection - by creating tiny habitats with water. Students even tied it into writing using sequence words!

1st Week of 2nd Grade

August 20, 2021

This week, the Watterson Wildflowers second-graders learned how to collaborate, create, and communicate as a “family of learners.” We focused on using creative ways to solve problems while emphasizing how to make mistakes and learn from them.

Carrie Watterson

Fourth Grade Teacher, Pre-K to 8

Contact Information

Courses

Club

Fourth Grade

Math - 4th Grade

Social Studies - 4th Grade

Teams

College Education

B.S. Shorter University

M.S.Ed. Kennesaw State University

Summer Professional Development: A Game-Changing Experience at the ISTE Conference

PK-8 | Leah Lynn, November 5, 2024

Leah Lynn, technology integration coordinator, had the opportunity to attend the International Society for Technology in Education Conference this summer as part of her Thatcher Professional Development Grant.

Episode 130: Athletic Clubs in Grades 3-5

October 5, 2023

Dominguez, Ostuw recognized as Noon Day Optimist Club "Terrific Kids"

March 22, 2023

Fourth-graders Miguel Dominguez and Merrill Ostuw were chosen to represent Darlington School as this year's "Terrific Kids" for the Noon Day Optimist Club.

Darlington welcomes new faculty and staff, recognizes those with new roles

August 18, 2022

Darlington is pleased to welcome the following new faculty and staff members for 2022-2023 and recognize those who will have new roles in the coming year. This list will be updated as employees are hired.

Episode 65: A Look Into Summer Faculty Professional Development

July 7, 2022

Observing the Water Cycle

September 15, 2021

The Wildflowers second-graders made their own models of the water cycle’s four stages- Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation and Collection - by creating tiny habitats with water. Students even tied it into writing using sequence words!

1st Week of 2nd Grade

August 20, 2021

This week, the Watterson Wildflowers second-graders learned how to collaborate, create, and communicate as a “family of learners.” We focused on using creative ways to solve problems while emphasizing how to make mistakes and learn from them.

Darlington welcomes new faculty and staff, recognizes those with new roles

July 15, 2021

Darlington is pleased to welcome the following new faculty and staff members and recognize those with new roles for the 2021-2022 school year.

Carrie Watterson

Fourth Grade Teacher, Pre-K to 8

Contact Information

Courses

Club

Fourth Grade

Math - 4th Grade

Social Studies - 4th Grade

Teams

College Education

B.S. Shorter University

M.S.Ed. Kennesaw State University

Summer Professional Development: A Game-Changing Experience at the ISTE Conference

PK-8 | Leah Lynn, November 5, 2024

Leah Lynn, technology integration coordinator, had the opportunity to attend the International Society for Technology in Education Conference this summer as part of her Thatcher Professional Development Grant.

Episode 130: Athletic Clubs in Grades 3-5

October 5, 2023

Dominguez, Ostuw recognized as Noon Day Optimist Club "Terrific Kids"

March 22, 2023

Fourth-graders Miguel Dominguez and Merrill Ostuw were chosen to represent Darlington School as this year's "Terrific Kids" for the Noon Day Optimist Club.

Darlington welcomes new faculty and staff, recognizes those with new roles

August 18, 2022

Darlington is pleased to welcome the following new faculty and staff members for 2022-2023 and recognize those who will have new roles in the coming year. This list will be updated as employees are hired.

Episode 65: A Look Into Summer Faculty Professional Development

July 7, 2022

Observing the Water Cycle

September 15, 2021

The Wildflowers second-graders made their own models of the water cycle’s four stages- Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation and Collection - by creating tiny habitats with water. Students even tied it into writing using sequence words!

1st Week of 2nd Grade

August 20, 2021

This week, the Watterson Wildflowers second-graders learned how to collaborate, create, and communicate as a “family of learners.” We focused on using creative ways to solve problems while emphasizing how to make mistakes and learn from them.

Darlington welcomes new faculty and staff, recognizes those with new roles

July 15, 2021

Darlington is pleased to welcome the following new faculty and staff members and recognize those with new roles for the 2021-2022 school year.

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