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Dr. James Hutchins

Former Faculty

August 2002 to June 2014

Previous Background
Dr. James Hutchins has been a member of Darlington’s faculty since 2002. Prior to being named director of the PK-8 program in 2012, he held the roles of Middle School division director, Middle School associate director, Middle School dean of studies and science teacher. He holds a B.S. from Shorter College, an M.S. from Jacksonville State University, and an Ed.D. and Ed.S. from the University of Alabama. He and his wife Renee, Lower School learning specialist, are the parents of Jordan (’12) and Katie (’15).

College Education

B.S. Shorter College

Ed. S University of Alabama

Ed.D University of Alabama

M.S. Jacksonville State University

The Value of "The Village"

Learning Center | Renee Hutchins, November 3, 2016

I am almost certain that most of us have heard the phrase “It takes a village.” This may mean something different to everyone. When I hear this phrase, I often think of my children, Jordan (’12) and Katie (’15), and their time at Darlington.

Farewell Reception for Mr. Milford & Dr. Hutchins

May 22, 2014

Darlington honors Associate Headmaster James Milford and ELA-8 Director James Hutchins for 25 years of combined service to Darlington.

Hope Jones to be next ELA-8 Director for Darlington

March 7, 2014

Hope Jones, who currently serves as assistant head of lower school at Viewpoint School in Calabasas, Calif., will be Darlington School’s next director of ELA-8, effective July 1, 2014, announced Headmaster Tom Whitworth today.

Darlington’s Hutchins to head The Donoho School

December 13, 2013

Headmaster Tom Whitworth announced today that ELA-8 Director Dr. James Hutchins will leave Darlington at the end of the current school year to assume a new role as president/headmaster of The Donoho School, a PK-12 school in Anniston, Ala.

ERB Success in Grades 4-8—Outperforming the Independent Norm

Academic Administration | Dr. James Hutchins, July 24, 2013

Now that I’ve had more time to analyze this year’s ERB scores, I can’t help but smile and applaud our success. Our students did an amazing job! They took these tests seriously, put forth a tremendous effort and reaped the benefits. I am so proud of their hard work.

PK-8: Our Last Parent Forum of the School Year

Academic Administration | Dr. James Hutchins, May 14, 2013

I hope this finds you doing well and anticipating a relaxing, fun-filled, family focused summer break. The school year is quickly coming to an end, but before wrapping it up, I want to hold one last parent forum.

Darlington to move all grades onto one campus, sell Lower School property to Shorter

February 15, 2013

Darlington School has announced plans to move grades PK-4 to the main campus at the end of the current school year and sell its property on Shorter Avenue to Shorter University. The trustees of both institutions approved the agreement unanimously this afternoon.

Middle School: Welcome Back, Jennifer!

Academic Administration | Dr. James Hutchins, February 8, 2013

Jennifer Talley will replace Pam Sullins as executive assistant to the director of Middle School and the academic dean through the end of the current school year.

PK-8: Personnel Announcements for 2013-14

Academic Administration | Dr. James Hutchins, February 5, 2013

I am writing to make you aware of the following personnel changes that will take place in the coming year for grades PK-8.

Darlington launches progressive early childhood education program

January 29, 2013

Darlington School will offer an innovative and more customized approach to early childhood education, beginning in 2013-14. Students who would traditionally enroll in pre-k, kindergarten or pre-first will instead be part of Darlington’s Early Learning Academy, a progressive program in which instruction is based on the students’ individual needs.