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We appreciate your interest in Darlington School. Please contact any member of our staff with questions you may have during the admission process. We strive to provide each prospective family with the information they need to decide if Darlington’s child-centered learning community is the best choice for them. Discover the difference. Discover Darlington.
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Assistant Headmaster/Director of Admission
jmilford@darlingtonschool.org
(706) 236-0426
(800) 368-4437, ext. 426
James has been a part of student life at Darlington since 2001, serving previously as Head of Cooper House, director of the First-Year Experience program, and director of student life. He holds a B.B.A. from Shorter College and is currently pursuing his M.B.A. from Berry College. James enjoys karate, exercise and – most of all – being a dad. He and his wife, Angie, live on campus with their children, Clayburn (’18), James Jr. and Kennan.
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Assist. Dir. of Admission, Middle & Upper Day School
dbetts@darlingtonschool.org
(706) 236-0421
(800) 368-4437, ext. 421
Darla has worked in Darlington’s Admission Office since 1997. Before Darlington, she spent 13 years with the Georgia Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism and two years managing a Christian music group called First Impression. She and her husband, Tommy, are the parents of three Darlington alumni, Hannah (’03), Megan (’05) and Tyson (’08).
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Admission Officer
dbrandon@darlingtonschool.org
(706) 314-3621
(800) 368-4437, ext. 621
DeLean Brandon has served as an admission officer for Darlington since 2009. In this role, she focuses specifically on marketing and managing the Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program within our school community and across the state. DeLean holds a Master of Taxation from the University of Georgia and has worked previously as a tax consultant in both Atlanta and Greensboro, S.C. She is the mother of current students Ivy (’16) and Emily (’19).
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Assistant Director of Admission, Lower School
lduncan@darlingtonschool.org
(706) 802-4378
(800) 368-4437, ext. 378
Lea has worked in Darlington’s Admission Office since 1989. She is a licensed medical technologist with a B.S. from Lenoir Rhyne College, and has worked at hospital laboratories in North Carolina and Georgia. Lea enjoys writing children’s stories, watching old movies and attending sporting events with her family. She and her husband, John, are the parents of two Darlington alumni, Bailey (’98) and Griffin (’03).
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Receptionist
sfleming@darlingtonschool.org
(706) 236-0400
(800) 368-4437, ext. 400
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Database Manager, Admission
PHamil@darlingtonschool.org
(706) 236-0425
(800) 368-4437, ext. 425
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Assistant Director of Admission
IHarrison@darlingtonschool.org
(706) 236-0407
(800) 368-4437, ext. 407
Ivey has worked in Darlington’s Admission Office since 2006. She also has previous experience in admissions at Presbyterian College, where she earned her B.S. As a student at Darlington, she played volleyball and sang in the Concert Choir. Ivey is a college adviser and is active in community service both at Darlington and in the Rome area. She has volunteered her time at the Open Door Children’s Home, the Boys & Girls Club, the Atlanta Breast Cancer 3-Day and the Thanksgiving Love Feast, to name a few. Ivey also enjoys coffee, gardening, exploring the woods and building forts with her nephews.
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Assistant Director of Admission, Boarding, Head Varsity Baseball Coach
kharrison@darlingtonschool.org
(706) 236-0479
(800) 368-4437, ext. 479
Kent has worked in Darlington admissions since 2007. Previously, he was a member of the school’s house duty staff and taught math at Rockmart Middle School. He has held coaching positions in Polk County, Heard County and Paulding County, and has served as a counselor at Camp Darlington.
Kent holds a B.S. from the State University of West Georgia, where he played baseball. As a student at Darlington, he played football, basketball and baseball; was the first president of the House Senate; and was the first head day prefect in Summerbell House. Kent is head coach of the junior varsity baseball team and assistant coach of the varsity team. He lives on campus with his wife, Rachel, and their dog, Ali Kate.
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Director of Soccer Academy
cliddle@darlingtonschool.org
(706) 378-3706
(800) 368-4437, ext. 706
Chad has worked in Darlington admissions and athletics since August 2004. He is a member of the U.S. Soccer National Instructor Staff, NSCAA Associate Staff Coach, Region III ODP Staff, and was recently appointed as an Id2 national scout for U.S. Club Soccer. He holds a USSF “A” license and is a member of many other professional soccer organizations. Chad holds a B.S. from Berry College and a M.S.M. from the University of Georgia. He enjoys traveling, spending time with his family, hiking and rafting with his children, and simply enjoying the outdoors. He and his wife, Darcy, have two sons, Landon (’21) and Alex (’20).
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Assistant Director of Admissions, Director of International Student Programs
KMccann@darlingtonschool.org
(706) 547-0447
(800) 368-4437, ext. 447
Kila has over 15 years of admissions experience. Prior to coming to Darlington in 2005, she worked in admission at St. Lawrence College and as a personal counselor at Fulford Academy, an English language preparatory boarding school in Brockville, Ontario. Kila holds a B.A. from St. Lawrence College in Kingston, Ontario, and a B.S. from Shorter College in Rome. She enjoys international travel, meeting new people and learning about different cultures. She and her husband, Tim, dean of students and head of Moser House, have two sons, Mack (’10) and Marshall (’15).
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Receptionist
eryan@darlingtonschool.org
(706) 236-0400
(800) 368-4437, ext. 400
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Administrative Assistant, Admission Office
dwatford@darlingtonschool.org
(706) 236-0484
(800) 368-4437, ext. 484
Donna has worked in Darlington’s Admission Office since 2000. Previously, she spent 24 years in customer service. She holds an associate’s degree from Coosa Valley Technical College, where she was recipient of the STAR Award. Donna is a five-year breast cancer survivor. She and her husband, John, are the parents of two Darlington alumni, Sean (’01) and Jennifer (’08). They are also avid softball fans and animal lovers.
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