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David Powell

Former Faculty

August 1981 to June 2016

Previous Background
David has been a member of Darlington’s faculty since 1981. During his tenure, he has taught a variety of English courses and held the distinguished title of Thatcher Chair of English from 1992-2009. The longtime English department chairman was named academic dean in 2009. He continues to teach AP English Literature. David holds a B.A. from Berry College, an M.Div. from Emory University and an M.A. from Middlebury College. He and his wife, Katherine, are the parents of Darlington alumnus Daniel (’08) and current student Nick (’20).

College Education

B.A. Berry College

M.A. Middlebury College

M.Div. Emory University

Alumni Spotlight: Dan Powell ('08)

Alumni | Vicki Vincent, September 9, 2016

Alumni Spotlight is a new and ongoing blog series that will feature interviews with a variety of Darlington alumni about their careers and the impact their Darlington experience had on their lives. I am excited to share our first blog of the series, a Q&A with Dan Powell ('08).

Brown Dinner honors faculty, staff

May 6, 2016

Darlington School honored outstanding faculty and staff members at the annual Brown Faculty Appreciation Dinner, hosted by the Board of Trustees on Thursday, May 5.

Tiger Time with David Powell in Washington, D.C.

February 5, 2016

On a trip to the Washington, D.C. area, longtime faculty member David Powell had the opportunity to visit with several of his former students for some Tiger Time!

Powell to retire after 35 years of service

January 14, 2016

David Powell, academic dean, will retire this summer after 35 years of service to Darlington School, announced Head of School Brent Bell today.

SAT Spotlight: Darlington Teachers Take New SAT & Offer Observations

Academic Administration | David Powell, August 31, 2015

Read this blog to find out what our teachers had to say after taking the new version of the SAT. In the coming weeks, our website will feature several blogs that highlight what to expect from the new test.

3 Reasons to Embrace Mistakes

Academic Administration | David Powell, August 12, 2015

My son, Nick, just turned 14, and one of his gang's traditions on such occasions is to produce a brief comic video for YouTube. The vids are really funny, but listening to six teenage boys collaborate on a comedy feature is a riot in itself. They start with a loose script and each shot has a scenario, but what stood out to me this time is the way in which they don't just own, but embrace their mistakes. Here are the top three reasons why that helps the process.

Johnson ('15) wins American Voice Award for state, National Silver Medal

March 26, 2015

Abraham Johnson ('15) was recognized for his achievement in writing earlier this month in the national Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition. The Darlington senior received both the American Voice Award for the state and a National Silver Medal at a ceremony held at the Atlanta campus of the Savannah College of Art and Design.

Goldin selected to moderate at education and neurology conference

November 18, 2014

Lisa Goldin, Darlington’s director of the Glenn Teaching and Learning Center, has been invited to preside over three sessions at the Learning & the Brain Conference in Boston, Nov. 20-22, 2014.

Distance Learning: A Little Snow Can't Stop Us

Academic Administration | David Powell, February 14, 2014

When Darlington or any other school prepares for winter weather and contemplates closing, two major issues are under consideration. The very first is the safety of our students, parents and faculty. The second is the disruption of academic progress. Substituting Distance Learning Days for Snow Days is Darlington’s solution to this long-standing struggle of safety versus academics.

Smith to lead ELA-8 Director Search Committee

December 20, 2013

Randy Smith, sixth- and seventh-grade science teacher, has been named chairman of the ELA-8 Director Search Committee. As such, he will lead the national search to find a replacement for Dr. James Hutchins, who has accepted a new position as president/headmaster at The Donoho School.