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Ivy Brewer

Dean of College Guidance

Ivy Brewer has served as dean of college guidance since 2022. She has served as associate dean of college guidance since 2007 and holds a B.A. from the University of Georgia, an M.A. from Florida Gulf Coast University, and graduate certificate in college counseling from University of California Los Angeles Extension. Brewer has visited more than 200 college campuses and has been designated a Certified Educational Planner. She is also a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and serves on the Board of Directors for the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC). Last year, Brewer was selected as a faculty member for the inaugural SACAC Leads program and in 2015, she was honored with SACAC’s Garrett Klein Award, which recognizes emerging leaders in the college admission profession. She is the mother of Molly (’20).

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A.B. University of Georgia
M.Ed. Florida Gulf Coast University

Episode 125: Recap of the College Fair

August 31, 2023
In this episode, Dean of College Guidance Ivy Brewer talks with college advisors Jaclyn Haynes and Mike Hudson and seniors Jack Bell and Isla McLaughlin about the value of the College Guidance Program at Darlington and the recent College Fair. 

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Episode 109: Reflecting on the Class of 2023

May 11, 2023
In this episode, Head of School Brent Bell reflects on the Class of 2023 with Upper School Director Chad Woods, Dean of College Guidance Ivy Brewer, Student Body President Collin Rego ('23) and Honor Council President Anaya Desai ('23). They discuss the senior class's academic, athletic and artistic achievements, as well as some of their most memorable moments as Darlington students.

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Episode 72: A Look Into College Advising

August 25, 2022
In this episode, Dean of College Guidance Ivy Brewer talks with new college advisors Jaclyn Haynes, Sam Clark, Toni King and Jared Willerson. College advisors attended conferences and college tours this summer in order to learn more about the field of college guidance and the ever-changing world of college admission. Together with Brewer, they share the most important takeaways they learned at their respective conferences and tours. 

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Darlington welcomes new faculty and staff, recognizes those with new roles

August 18, 2022
Darlington is pleased to welcome the following new faculty and staff members for 2022-2023 and recognize those who will have new roles in the coming year. This list will be updated as employees are hired.

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Episode 66: A Look Into College Guidance

July 14, 2022
In this episode, Content Manager Maddie Fox talks with Dean of College Guidance Ivy Brewer about the college guidance process at Darlington. They discuss the college advising structure, who the college advisors are and the work that they do with students in their junior and senior years. In addition to discussing what students will learn and accomplish during college advising, Brewer shares what juniors and seniors can do during the summer to prepare for the college admissions process.

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Episode 57: Reflecting on the Class of 2022

May 12, 2022
In this episode, Head of School Brent Bell reflects on the Class of 2022 with Upper School Director Chad Woods, Associate Dean of College Guidance Ivy Brewer and Student Body President William Feng ('22). They discuss the senior class's academic, athletic and artistic achievements, as well as some of their most memorable moments as Darlington students.

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Sr. Transition: Greek Life

April 13, 2022
Senior girls had the opportunity to hear about sorority life from faculty members Ivy Brewer, Jennifer Rundles, Vicki Vincent and Young Alumni Council member Olivia Drake ('17) during club period. They shared information about Panhellenic Sororities and National Pan-Hellenic Sororities with much discussion specifically on preparing for recruitment season. The students were provided with a list of Darlington alumni and community members willing to help with recommendation letters. This program is a part of the Sr. Transition program sponsored by the Darlington Alumni Council and Young Alumni Council.

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Regester House Celebrates Mardi Gras!

March 1, 2022
Ms. Brewer made delicious beignets for Mardi Gras!

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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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Brewer named dean of college guidance

December 8, 2021
Ivy Brewer has been named dean of college guidance, effective July 1, 2022, replacing Sam Moss (‘63), who will take on a part-time role outside of college guidance next year prior to his official retirement in May of 2023.

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