Our Meet the Alumni Council series allows the personalities of our alumni volunteers shine through. The Darlington Community is fortunate to have such a strong group of alumni willing to share their time and talents to better our school!
Izzy Hortman (’08, LD ’15) lives and works in Orlando, Florida. She is a TSR Regional Manager for the United State Tennis Association (USTA). She has a passion for travel and her Tigers, Darlington and Auburn!
Let’s get to know Izzy in today’s installment of our Meet the Alumni Council series:
Where did you grow up?
Rome
How long have you served on the Alumni Council?
this is my 4th year
Tell us a little about your family:
My late father was a graduate of Darlington and so is my sister. My whole family (besides me) reside in Rome. I serve on the Alumni Council with three of my cousins and my uncle is the chairman of the Board of Trustees. As for me - I live in Orlando and (still) have no kids, pets, boyfriend or husband :)))
What music is playing in your car?
Jimmy Buffett
What's your favorite podcast?
"How I Built This" with Guy Raz
Who was your favorite teacher at Darlington (and why)?
Mr. Murray- he was entertaining and I loved his humor. He also made it seem like a chore to put up with me and I loved that (ha ha).
My favorite trip was...
To the most beautiful place I've ever been - Thailand with my best friend. For $10 a day you too can live like a Queen :)
If I could travel anywhere it would be....
The other 168 countries I have yet to visit
My favorite Darlington memory is...
As a cheerleader- every Friday in the fall. Wearing our uniforms to school, pep rallys, secret cheerleader/football player, cheering on the sidelines...all of it.
Last book I read for fun was....
"All the Light we Cannot See"
Beach or Mountains?
Beach
E-book or Hardcover?
Hardcover
My hobby is...
Traveling
Cats or dogs?
Dog
What I like most about Darlington is...
A campus full of kids from all over the world.
