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Chris Allen

Counselor, Upper School; AP Psychol

Chris has been a member of Darlington’s counseling staff since 2006, working primarily with Upper School students. He also teaches AP Psychology, is a dorm parent and serves as a class grade-level chairman. Chris holds a B.A. from Carson-Newman College and an M.A. from Argosy University in Atlanta. Prior to Darlington, he spent 10 years as a counselor and associate director of counseling at Hidden Lake Academy in Dahlonega, Ga., where he was also the girls’ basketball coach for four seasons. He and his wife, Julie, are the parents of Amelia (’19) and Ellie (’22).

Contact Information
Courses
AP Psychology
College Education
B.A. Carson-Newman College
M.A. Argosy University

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. 

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Episode 39: Tips for Success in the 2nd Semester of Upper School

January 6, 2022
In this episode, host Matt Peer, director of enrollment management, and his guests share tips related to academic wellness, emotional wellness, and college preparation as students begin the second semester.

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Yes... And

Upper School | Chris Allen, April 16, 2020
I have talked to several students and adults this week, and I am hearing a common theme: “It’s getting harder to stay positive.”

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Those Feelings You Are Experiencing... It’s Likely Grief

Curriculum Connections | Chris Allen, April 8, 2020
While grief can rarely be put into a neat little package of five stages, I have seen myself and others bounce around these five over the past few weeks.

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Professional Development Spotlight: Getting Inside the Brain

Counseling | Chris Allen, October 5, 2016
As a counselor and AP Psychology teacher I am often asked if I am trying to get inside people's brains. This summer, thanks to a grant from the Thatcher Foundation, I had the opportunity to literally get inside the brain.

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Professional development grants awarded to faculty members

May 10, 2016
Darlington School awarded professional development funds to faculty members following a competitive grant application process. The winners were officially announced last week at the annual Brown Faculty Appreciation Dinner.

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Senior Spotlight: Gabrielle Wood ('15)

Fine Arts | , April 15, 2015
Sophomore Krystyna Virkler interviews senior boarding student Gabrielle Wood about her year at Darlington and love of theater.

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These Are the Times to Remember -- A Dad's Experience at the One Direction Concert

Counseling | Chris Allen, October 2, 2014
I am sitting at my desk this morning, exhausted, having taken my 10-year-old daughter, Ellie, to a One Direction concert last night. The music was so loud, my seat was vibrating. I am pretty sure I have some permanent hearing loss. And ... I had the time of my life.

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Thank You Mrs. Leggett…Wherever You Are

Academic Administration | Chris Allen, May 6, 2014
In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week, I would like to thank all of the teachers that show patience, take the time to build relationships, and care enough to challenge children with a sense of compassion. This is the story of one of you...

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Helping Your Child Shake Shyness & Make New Friends

Counseling | Chris Allen, August 26, 2013
As your children get settled into the new school year, much of their attention turns to making friends. Check out this blog that was shared with your students about ways to overcome those shy feelings and make connections with other students.

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