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Episode 139: A Chat with Jennie Wright (’99, LD ’16)
December 7, 2023
In this episode, Director of Alumni Relations Vicki Vincent chats with Jennie Wright ('99, LD '16) about her family legacy at Darlington, her experience as a boarding student and her career journey that led her to her current role as chief counsel for the United States House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. 
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Episode 138: Department Head Spotlight: Cristy Baldwin
November 30, 2023
In this episode, Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs Stefan Eady talks with World Languages Department Head Cristy Baldwin about her teaching background, what she loves about Darlington, her vision as department head and much more. This is the second in a new series highlighting each of Darlington's department heads. 
Listen
Episode 137: Thankful for Our Boarding Community
November 23, 2023
In this special Thanksgiving episode, Upper School Administrative Assistant Terar Everhart ('13, LD '23) talks with boarding students Agatha Blocker ('25), Mina Zoroe ('25), John Courtnay ('26), Matthias Grasbon ('25) and Luis Weers ('25) about their Thanksgiving break plans and why they're thankful for the boarding community at Darlington.
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Episode 136: A Chat with Katie (Flint) Smith (’09)
November 16, 2023
In this episode, Director of Alumni Relations Vicki Vincent chats with Katie (Flint) Smith ('09) about her experiences as a four-year boarding student at Darlington, her career path and how she stays connected.
Listen
Episode 135: Fall Varsity Sports Recap
November 9, 2023
In this episode, senior boarding student Mary Covington talks with varsity coaches Brant Evans (cross country), Wayne Groves (football), Anna Harris (softball), Christina Kopp (volleyball) and Melissa Smyly (spirit and competition cheerleading) about the fall athletic season at Darlington. You'll hear a little bit about each team and their highlights of the fall season, from summer workouts to team bonding to their accomplishments and more. 
Listen
Episode 134: Department Head Spotlight: Owen Kinney
November 2, 2023
In this episode, Head of School Brent Bell talks with Science Department Head Owen Kinney about his history at Darlington, his goals as department head and much more. This is the first in a new series highlighting each of Darlington's department heads.
Listen
Episode 133: Behind the Curtain: Designing the Fall Play
October 26, 2023
In this episode, Theatre Director Shelley Daniel talks with student designers of the fall play, Reese Bell ('26), sound; Mily James ('25), publicity; SK McQueen ('26), lighting; and Seidy Pichardo ('24), costuming. They discuss their creative processes and how their design elements came to fruition in this month's production of "12 Angry Jurors."
Listen
Episode 132: A Chat with Mac Gilliland (’08, LD ’17)
October 19, 2023
In this episode, Director of Alumni Relations Vicki Vincent chats with Mac Gilliland ('08, LD '17), assistant professor of chemistry at Furman University. He shares about his experience as a boarding student at Darlington, his recent 15-year class reunion at Alumni Weekend and his career journey. 
Listen
Episode 131: 2023 Distinguished Alumnus
October 12, 2023
In this special episode, listen to Dr. Bob Hortman ('72) give his address as the recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus Award on Oct. 6. Hortman reflects on his life and Darlington experience and offers words of wisdom for Upper School students as they navigate their own journeys. 
Listen
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.
Listen
Episode 129: Meet the Tiger Tutors
September 28, 2023
In this episode, Director of the Teaching and Learning Center Jess Laliberte talks with the leaders of the newly-formed Tiger Tutor team: Orafiri Koko ('24), Brecken Laliberte ('25), Charlie May ('24), Isla McLaughlin ('24), Angeline Myrie ('25), Anthony Natarella ('24) and Seidy Pichardo ('24). They talk about the tutoring program, their new space in the Tiger Lab and more. 
Listen
Episode 128: A Chat with Jeff Snider (’92, LD ’18)
September 21, 2023
In this episode, Director of Events and Engagement Becca Wood talks with Jeff Snider ('92, LD '18) about his boarding experience at Darlington, his current experience as a boarding parent, and more as Darlington celebrates 100 Years of Boarding. 
Listen
Episode 127: Getting to Know New Faculty
September 14, 2023
In this episode, Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs Stefan Eady talks with new faculty members Betina Fuentes, Upper School English; Travis Gaug, Upper School history; Keegan Hinsley, middle grades English; and Celeste Rivers, Pre-K to 8 learning specialist. They discuss their career backgrounds, what drew them to Darlington and what they've learned about the community in their first month here. 
Listen
Episode 126: A Reflection on Honor Above Everything
September 7, 2023
In this episode, Upper School Learning Specialist and faculty advisor to the Honor Council Justin Bruce talks with fifth-grader Adelyn Fine and senior Maddox Andrews, who serves as president of the Honor Council. They talk about the history and role of the Honor Council and reflect on how Darlington students embody Honor Above Everything.
Listen
Episode 125: Recap of the College Fair
August 31, 2023
In this episode, Dean of College Guidance Ivy Brewer talks with college advisors Jaclyn Haynes and Mike Hudson and seniors Jack Bell and Isla McLaughlin about the value of the College Guidance Program at Darlington and the recent College Fair. 
Listen
Episode 124: A Look at Student Leadership & Involvement
August 24, 2023
In this episode, Terar Everhart ('13, LD '23), Upper School administrative assistant, talks with head day prefect of Cooper House Jennifer Hughes ('24), Summerbell day leader Anthony Natarella ('24), head dorm prefect of Regester House Eva Mosley ('24) and Student Body President Oliver Liu ('24). Together, they talk about student leadership, how other students can get involved and the skills they've gained from holding leadership positions.
Listen
Episode 123: A Chat with Barry Hurley (’83, LD ’20)
August 17, 2023
In this episode, Director of Alumni Relations Vicki Vincent chats with Barry Hurley ('83, LD '20), local attorney, current parent and parent of three alumni. They talk about Hurley's Darlington experience, his career path and how he stays connected with members of his class as he prepares for his milestone 40th class reunion this fall at Alumni Weekend. 
Listen
Episode 122: Tips for Back-to-School Success
August 10, 2023
In this episode, Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs Stefan Eady talks with Upper School Counselor Chris Allen, Learning Specialist Jennifer Luitwieler and Dean of Students Brant Evans. Together, they share back-to-school tips for students and families from grades pre-K through 12 as the new school year approaches. 
Listen
Episode 121: Darlington Tigers Football Preview
August 3, 2023
In this episode, Head of School Brent Bell talks with Head Football Coach Wayne Groves and seniors Jack Chandler, Connor Ellison and Mackay Rush about the Darlington Tigers' upcoming football season. They discuss Coach Groves' coaching philosophy, how the team has been preparing, their goals for the season and what they're most excited about. 
Listen
Episode 120: A Look at Summer Professional Development
July 27, 2023
In this episode, Professional Development Coordinator Rebekah Kinney talks with second-grade teacher Courtney Cescutti, Director of Pre-K to 8 Hope Jones, Director of the Teaching and Learning Center Jessica Laliberte and pre-K teacher Beth Smith about their summer professional development activities. They share about each of the work they have been doing within their colleagues and how it has prepared them for the coming school year. 
Listen
Episode 139: A Chat with Jennie Wright (’99, LD ’16)
December 7, 2023
In this episode, Director of Alumni Relations Vicki Vincent chats with Jennie Wright ('99, LD '16) about her family legacy at Darlington, her experience as a boarding student and her career journey that led her to her current role as chief counsel for the United States House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. 
Listen
Episode 138: Department Head Spotlight: Cristy Baldwin
November 30, 2023
In this episode, Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs Stefan Eady talks with World Languages Department Head Cristy Baldwin about her teaching background, what she loves about Darlington, her vision as department head and much more. This is the second in a new series highlighting each of Darlington's department heads. 
Listen
Episode 137: Thankful for Our Boarding Community
November 23, 2023
In this special Thanksgiving episode, Upper School Administrative Assistant Terar Everhart ('13, LD '23) talks with boarding students Agatha Blocker ('25), Mina Zoroe ('25), John Courtnay ('26), Matthias Grasbon ('25) and Luis Weers ('25) about their Thanksgiving break plans and why they're thankful for the boarding community at Darlington.
Listen
Episode 136: A Chat with Katie (Flint) Smith (’09)
November 16, 2023
In this episode, Director of Alumni Relations Vicki Vincent chats with Katie (Flint) Smith ('09) about her experiences as a four-year boarding student at Darlington, her career path and how she stays connected.
Listen
Episode 135: Fall Varsity Sports Recap
November 9, 2023
In this episode, senior boarding student Mary Covington talks with varsity coaches Brant Evans (cross country), Wayne Groves (football), Anna Harris (softball), Christina Kopp (volleyball) and Melissa Smyly (spirit and competition cheerleading) about the fall athletic season at Darlington. You'll hear a little bit about each team and their highlights of the fall season, from summer workouts to team bonding to their accomplishments and more. 
Listen
Episode 134: Department Head Spotlight: Owen Kinney
November 2, 2023
In this episode, Head of School Brent Bell talks with Science Department Head Owen Kinney about his history at Darlington, his goals as department head and much more. This is the first in a new series highlighting each of Darlington's department heads.
Listen
Episode 133: Behind the Curtain: Designing the Fall Play
October 26, 2023
In this episode, Theatre Director Shelley Daniel talks with student designers of the fall play, Reese Bell ('26), sound; Mily James ('25), publicity; SK McQueen ('26), lighting; and Seidy Pichardo ('24), costuming. They discuss their creative processes and how their design elements came to fruition in this month's production of "12 Angry Jurors."
Listen
Episode 132: A Chat with Mac Gilliland (’08, LD ’17)
October 19, 2023
In this episode, Director of Alumni Relations Vicki Vincent chats with Mac Gilliland ('08, LD '17), assistant professor of chemistry at Furman University. He shares about his experience as a boarding student at Darlington, his recent 15-year class reunion at Alumni Weekend and his career journey. 
Listen
Episode 131: 2023 Distinguished Alumnus
October 12, 2023
In this special episode, listen to Dr. Bob Hortman ('72) give his address as the recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus Award on Oct. 6. Hortman reflects on his life and Darlington experience and offers words of wisdom for Upper School students as they navigate their own journeys. 
Listen
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.
Listen
Episode 129: Meet the Tiger Tutors
September 28, 2023
In this episode, Director of the Teaching and Learning Center Jess Laliberte talks with the leaders of the newly-formed Tiger Tutor team: Orafiri Koko ('24), Brecken Laliberte ('25), Charlie May ('24), Isla McLaughlin ('24), Angeline Myrie ('25), Anthony Natarella ('24) and Seidy Pichardo ('24). They talk about the tutoring program, their new space in the Tiger Lab and more. 
Listen
Episode 128: A Chat with Jeff Snider (’92, LD ’18)
September 21, 2023
In this episode, Director of Events and Engagement Becca Wood talks with Jeff Snider ('92, LD '18) about his boarding experience at Darlington, his current experience as a boarding parent, and more as Darlington celebrates 100 Years of Boarding. 
Listen
Episode 127: Getting to Know New Faculty
September 14, 2023
In this episode, Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs Stefan Eady talks with new faculty members Betina Fuentes, Upper School English; Travis Gaug, Upper School history; Keegan Hinsley, middle grades English; and Celeste Rivers, Pre-K to 8 learning specialist. They discuss their career backgrounds, what drew them to Darlington and what they've learned about the community in their first month here. 
Listen
Episode 126: A Reflection on Honor Above Everything
September 7, 2023
In this episode, Upper School Learning Specialist and faculty advisor to the Honor Council Justin Bruce talks with fifth-grader Adelyn Fine and senior Maddox Andrews, who serves as president of the Honor Council. They talk about the history and role of the Honor Council and reflect on how Darlington students embody Honor Above Everything.
Listen
Episode 125: Recap of the College Fair
August 31, 2023
In this episode, Dean of College Guidance Ivy Brewer talks with college advisors Jaclyn Haynes and Mike Hudson and seniors Jack Bell and Isla McLaughlin about the value of the College Guidance Program at Darlington and the recent College Fair. 
Listen
Episode 124: A Look at Student Leadership & Involvement
August 24, 2023
In this episode, Terar Everhart ('13, LD '23), Upper School administrative assistant, talks with head day prefect of Cooper House Jennifer Hughes ('24), Summerbell day leader Anthony Natarella ('24), head dorm prefect of Regester House Eva Mosley ('24) and Student Body President Oliver Liu ('24). Together, they talk about student leadership, how other students can get involved and the skills they've gained from holding leadership positions.
Listen
Episode 123: A Chat with Barry Hurley (’83, LD ’20)
August 17, 2023
In this episode, Director of Alumni Relations Vicki Vincent chats with Barry Hurley ('83, LD '20), local attorney, current parent and parent of three alumni. They talk about Hurley's Darlington experience, his career path and how he stays connected with members of his class as he prepares for his milestone 40th class reunion this fall at Alumni Weekend. 
Listen
Episode 122: Tips for Back-to-School Success
August 10, 2023
In this episode, Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs Stefan Eady talks with Upper School Counselor Chris Allen, Learning Specialist Jennifer Luitwieler and Dean of Students Brant Evans. Together, they share back-to-school tips for students and families from grades pre-K through 12 as the new school year approaches. 
Listen
Episode 121: Darlington Tigers Football Preview
August 3, 2023
In this episode, Head of School Brent Bell talks with Head Football Coach Wayne Groves and seniors Jack Chandler, Connor Ellison and Mackay Rush about the Darlington Tigers' upcoming football season. They discuss Coach Groves' coaching philosophy, how the team has been preparing, their goals for the season and what they're most excited about. 
Listen
Episode 120: A Look at Summer Professional Development
July 27, 2023
In this episode, Professional Development Coordinator Rebekah Kinney talks with second-grade teacher Courtney Cescutti, Director of Pre-K to 8 Hope Jones, Director of the Teaching and Learning Center Jessica Laliberte and pre-K teacher Beth Smith about their summer professional development activities. They share about each of the work they have been doing within their colleagues and how it has prepared them for the coming school year. 
Listen