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Janice Cox

Former Faculty

August 1990 to June 2014

Previous Background
Janice has taught at the Lower School since 1990. She holds a B.A. from Berry College and has over 30 years of experience in the classroom. In this time, she has written over 25 original musical productions performed by her students. She has also been recognized with Darlington’s Awsumb Faculty Award and Brown Faculty Award, the Rome News-Tribune Best Teacher Award, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Citizenship Education Teacher Award. Janice has also served as a conference presenter for the Georgia Independent School Association. She is the mother of alumni Halei Cox Scuvotti(’92) and Jarrad Cox (’94).

College Education

B.A. Berry College

Janice Cox Day in Thatcher Hall

May 16, 2014

ELA-8 hosts "Janice Cox Day" to celebrate retiring K5 teacher Janice Cox and her 24 years of service to Darlington. Watch a video that her colleagues put together and view photos from this morning's surprise gathering for Mrs. Cox.

K5 Play: 'Who Was I Born to Be?'

May 7, 2014

K5 students perform "Who Was I Born to Be?" in honor of retiring faculty members Tom Whitworth, Janice Cox and Rick Buice.

6 Differences Between Darlington’s Early Learning Academy and Pre-school

Academic Administration | Janice Cox, February 24, 2014

While Darlington School's Early Learning Academy is designed for pre-school-aged children who would typically enroll in a pre-kindergarten or kindergarten program, the ELA is so much more than just a pre-school. Here are six reasons why.

5 Highlights From the Early Learning Academy's Inaugural Year

Academic Administration | Janice Cox, February 17, 2014

The first half-year in Darlington School Early Learning Academy has been nothing short of a success. Designed by a team of experienced teachers specifically for the needs of Darlington students, the ELA is like no other primary education experience out there.

Teaching & Learning Best Practices Spotlight: Janice Cox

Learning Center | Renee Hutchins, November 4, 2013

Janice Cox, lead instructor in the Early Learning Academy, is an experienced teacher who makes learning relevant and meaningful for her K5 students. Mrs. Cox uses multi-sensory instructional methods to guide her students through a variety of learning experiences.

What is the Early Learning Academy?

Academic Administration | DeLean Brandon, October 2, 2013

Building on our already successful pre-first program, Darlington's Early Learning Academy opened this fall for students in pre-K and kindergarten. Headed by longtime kindergarten teacher Janice Cox, who has over 30 years of experience in early childhood education, the new program helps students reach their fullest potential and provides each individual with a curriculum plan tailored to his or her strengths and weaknesses.

Some faculty, staff to take on new roles

August 5, 2013

The following faculty and staff members will take on new and/or additional job roles in 2013-14.

Kindergarten: Solar System Smarties

Academic Administration | DeLean Brandon, May 31, 2013

When I walked into Mrs. Janice Cox’s kindergarten class, I did not know that I was going to receive a lesson from kindergartener Joshua Bell.

I Love Children's Writing

Academic Administration | Janice Cox, April 12, 2012

I love children’s writing! I love the diligence they show in learning to make the strokes just right. I love the pride they feel when they look at the finished product. And I LOVE the messages they write to their teacher with their wonderful phonetic spelling!

K: A Day in the Life of a Cox Cub

Academic Administration | Dr. James Hutchins, April 2, 2012

After being declared a Smith Smartie last week, I was looking forward to the next, exciting stage in my journey – becoming a Cox Cub! The weather outside was gorgeous. As I made my way to Mrs. Cox’s classroom, I paused to take in the beauty of the Lower School campus. This particular day, it was as bright and beautiful as Mary Blair’s hair bow.