This past July, I had the opportunity to take part in the College Board's AP Summer Institute at Auburn University for the AP English Language and Composition course. AP Summer Institutes provide insights into the AP curriculum, AP exams and also aim to provide materials for teachers. As I am teaching AP Lang this year, this program was ideal in providing a solid foundation from which I can design and teach the course.
This fall, Darlington’s Young Alumni Council thoughtfully organized a virtual three-part Senior Transition Panel series designed to equip the Class of 2026 with insight, perspective, and confidence as they prepare for life beyond the Lakeside.
Through our Darlington Connects blog series, we are proud to showcase the stories, connections, and lasting impact of a community that continues to embody Darlington’s mission and values long after graduation. Today, we hear from Alumni Council member Emily Hendrickson (’06, LD ’25).
The Upper School Band proudly congratulates trumpet player Will Bowerman for being selected to the District Honors Jazz Band for the second year in a row. Will successfully made it through the auditions for this event in early October and was able to represent Darlington at the District Honors Jazz Band Festival Nov. 17-18 at Heritage High School in Ringgold, Ga.
This blog serves as a guide for parents navigating the college admissions process, helping you manage your own anxiety around the process and understand the crucial balance between supporting your child and allowing your student to own the application process and final college choice.
This summer, I had the privilege of earning my Level 1 certification in Orff Schulwerk instruction through the Cobb County chapter of the American Orff Schulwerk Association (AOSA). Orff Schulwerk nurtures children’s innate love of play and fosters musical development through singing, instrument play, speech, and movement. It encourages students to become active learners, exploring musical concepts in a hands-on, immersive way.
Years from now, students may not remember exactly how many food items they collected or which day they wore their tacky-wacky Christmas sweater. But they will remember the joy of watching Thatcher Hall sparkle after being decorated for Christmas. They will remember the sound of the Holiday Festival, the pride of performing in “The Littlest Christmas Tree,” the warmth of the Thanksgiving Feast, and the moment they realized their efforts in the Backpack Buddy Food Drive helped people in a real and meaningful way.
The three weeks between Thanksgiving break and the end of the semester are very important weeks. It is easy for students to slow down on studies as they return from a week away from campus and anticipate an even longer break. Here are five tips to help students finish the semester strong.
Both the U17 and U19 Soccer Academy teams finished their MLS Next South Division League undefeated. The U19s had six wins and six ties, while the U17s are Season/Division Champions with 11 wins and one tie, earning them a berth to the MLS Cup National Championships.
In October, a few teachers from the Darlington math department had the opportunity to attend the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Annual Conference that was held in Atlanta. The sessions throughout the week focused on honoring historical and contemporary contributions of mathematics educators while also celebrating creative teaching practices that transform math learning today, and we all walked away with a lot of ideas to continue to make math at Darlington engaging and relevant for our students.
This season of giving, we invite you to join us in supporting The Darlington Fund. Every gift, no matter the size, opens doors for students to explore, grow, and thrive, ensuring the Darlington experience prevails today and for generations to come.
A college education is one of the biggest investments a family makes—financially and emotionally. Often, students and their parents approach the admission process with a great deal of excitement but also significant anxiety. In a competitive process, these anxieties are natural, but they often overshadow a key truth that the college admissions process is about finding the right fit for each student rather than getting into the "right" school.
Last month, I had the opportunity to travel with Upper School Librarian Jordan West to the bi-annual AASL (American Association of School Librarians) Conference in St. Louis. The event was a vibrant celebration of all things school library—filled with inspiring speakers, practical sessions and school tours that offered fresh ideas to bring back to our own programs.
As Dyslexia Awareness Month draws to a close, Director of the Teaching and Learning Center Jessica Laliberte reflects on the work Darlington is doing to lead and join meaningful conversations about dyslexia and learning differences.
As parents and educators, we are not just along for the ride. We are guiding our children toward that exciting moment when they slide into the driver's seat, full of confidence and ready to chart their own course. That moment is called student agency, when children begin to believe, “I can do this. I can make choices that matter.”
I am thankful for the opportunity to watch students and teachers work together to grow, even when those times can be challenging. I am grateful for all the students and teachers at Darlington doing great work for the fall play, fall athletics, and service beyond self. I appreciate the little things like when a student smiles and tells me good morning.
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, and every year when it comes around, I am reminded of our own family’s journey that began more than 20 years ago when we were living in Los Angeles. It’s a story I carry close to my heart, not only as an educator but as a parent who once sat on the other side of the table, desperate to understand why my bright, curious, imaginative little girl couldn’t learn to read.
650 words. That’s all students get for their personal statement, which is, depending on the school, possibly the only opportunity a student has to explain who they are in their own words. Understandably, this task can feel daunting. How can a student fit everything they are into one-and-a-half pages, double-spaced? And how can parents offer the right kind of support?
This past July, I had the opportunity to take part in the College Board's AP Summer Institute at Auburn University for the AP English Language and Composition course. AP Summer Institutes provide insights into the AP curriculum, AP exams and also aim to provide materials for teachers. As I am teaching AP Lang this year, this program was ideal in providing a solid foundation from which I can design and teach the course.
This fall, Darlington’s Young Alumni Council thoughtfully organized a virtual three-part Senior Transition Panel series designed to equip the Class of 2026 with insight, perspective, and confidence as they prepare for life beyond the Lakeside.
Through our Darlington Connects blog series, we are proud to showcase the stories, connections, and lasting impact of a community that continues to embody Darlington’s mission and values long after graduation. Today, we hear from Alumni Council member Emily Hendrickson (’06, LD ’25).
The Upper School Band proudly congratulates trumpet player Will Bowerman for being selected to the District Honors Jazz Band for the second year in a row. Will successfully made it through the auditions for this event in early October and was able to represent Darlington at the District Honors Jazz Band Festival Nov. 17-18 at Heritage High School in Ringgold, Ga.
This blog serves as a guide for parents navigating the college admissions process, helping you manage your own anxiety around the process and understand the crucial balance between supporting your child and allowing your student to own the application process and final college choice.
This summer, I had the privilege of earning my Level 1 certification in Orff Schulwerk instruction through the Cobb County chapter of the American Orff Schulwerk Association (AOSA). Orff Schulwerk nurtures children’s innate love of play and fosters musical development through singing, instrument play, speech, and movement. It encourages students to become active learners, exploring musical concepts in a hands-on, immersive way.
Years from now, students may not remember exactly how many food items they collected or which day they wore their tacky-wacky Christmas sweater. But they will remember the joy of watching Thatcher Hall sparkle after being decorated for Christmas. They will remember the sound of the Holiday Festival, the pride of performing in “The Littlest Christmas Tree,” the warmth of the Thanksgiving Feast, and the moment they realized their efforts in the Backpack Buddy Food Drive helped people in a real and meaningful way.
The three weeks between Thanksgiving break and the end of the semester are very important weeks. It is easy for students to slow down on studies as they return from a week away from campus and anticipate an even longer break. Here are five tips to help students finish the semester strong.
Both the U17 and U19 Soccer Academy teams finished their MLS Next South Division League undefeated. The U19s had six wins and six ties, while the U17s are Season/Division Champions with 11 wins and one tie, earning them a berth to the MLS Cup National Championships.
In October, a few teachers from the Darlington math department had the opportunity to attend the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Annual Conference that was held in Atlanta. The sessions throughout the week focused on honoring historical and contemporary contributions of mathematics educators while also celebrating creative teaching practices that transform math learning today, and we all walked away with a lot of ideas to continue to make math at Darlington engaging and relevant for our students.
This season of giving, we invite you to join us in supporting The Darlington Fund. Every gift, no matter the size, opens doors for students to explore, grow, and thrive, ensuring the Darlington experience prevails today and for generations to come.
A college education is one of the biggest investments a family makes—financially and emotionally. Often, students and their parents approach the admission process with a great deal of excitement but also significant anxiety. In a competitive process, these anxieties are natural, but they often overshadow a key truth that the college admissions process is about finding the right fit for each student rather than getting into the "right" school.
Last month, I had the opportunity to travel with Upper School Librarian Jordan West to the bi-annual AASL (American Association of School Librarians) Conference in St. Louis. The event was a vibrant celebration of all things school library—filled with inspiring speakers, practical sessions and school tours that offered fresh ideas to bring back to our own programs.
As Dyslexia Awareness Month draws to a close, Director of the Teaching and Learning Center Jessica Laliberte reflects on the work Darlington is doing to lead and join meaningful conversations about dyslexia and learning differences.
As parents and educators, we are not just along for the ride. We are guiding our children toward that exciting moment when they slide into the driver's seat, full of confidence and ready to chart their own course. That moment is called student agency, when children begin to believe, “I can do this. I can make choices that matter.”
I am thankful for the opportunity to watch students and teachers work together to grow, even when those times can be challenging. I am grateful for all the students and teachers at Darlington doing great work for the fall play, fall athletics, and service beyond self. I appreciate the little things like when a student smiles and tells me good morning.
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, and every year when it comes around, I am reminded of our own family’s journey that began more than 20 years ago when we were living in Los Angeles. It’s a story I carry close to my heart, not only as an educator but as a parent who once sat on the other side of the table, desperate to understand why my bright, curious, imaginative little girl couldn’t learn to read.
650 words. That’s all students get for their personal statement, which is, depending on the school, possibly the only opportunity a student has to explain who they are in their own words. Understandably, this task can feel daunting. How can a student fit everything they are into one-and-a-half pages, double-spaced? And how can parents offer the right kind of support?
