Darlington School: Private Boarding School in Georgia
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Georgia Private Boarding School | Private School Near Me |  - Josh Hembree

Josh Hembree

Former Faculty

July 2007 to June 2016

Previous Background
Josh has taught math and served as head varsity girls’ basketball coach since 2007. He also coaches boys’ and girls’ golf and is the faculty FCA sponsor. Josh holds a B.S. in Mathematics Education and an M.Ed. in Secondary Education from Berry College, where he played basketball and was a member of the coaching staff. In 2012, he led the Lady Tigers basketball team to a school-record 27 wins and to the third round of state. He has been named Region 6A Coach of the Year on multiple occasions and was the 2012 and 2014 Darlington Female Sport Coach of the Year. He also led the Lady Tigers’ golf team to three state championships and one state runner-up from 2011 to 2014. Josh attended Vinemont High School in Alabama, where he was Class 3A Player of the Year runner up in 1999, an All-State selection and valedictorian of the Class of 1999. He and his wife, Amber, have two daughters, Alli Grace and Annaka.

College Education
B.S. Berry College
M.Ed. Berry College

Tip-Off Club honors Darlington athletes at annual banquet

March 7, 2016
The Northwest Georgia Tip-Off Club recognized five members of the Darlington Community last week at the organization's 30th annual basketball banquet at Berry College. Junior Anna Claire Atha took home several awards, including Northwest Georgia Player of the Year.

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We Have Great Kids at Darlington & I Can Prove It With 4 Quick Stories

Admission | Tannika King, August 19, 2015
When people ask us what kind of students we have here at Darlington, our response is pretty simple. We have great kids. And we mean it. Here are just a few examples that prove my point.

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4 Lessons From the AP Conference That Will Impact How I Teach Math

Academic Administration | Josh Hembree, August 13, 2015
Recently, Math Department Chairman Chad Woods and I had the privilege of attending the AP Annual Conference in Austin, Texas. Read about the Top 4 lessons I learned from this incredible experience. It is a blessing to teach at an institution that values professional development and lifelong learning!

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My Senior Speech: 'Do Not Be Afraid of the Unknown'

Student Life | , April 30, 2015
As Darlington students, we are called to do so much more than just receive the knowledge; we are called to serve our community, to share what we know with others, and to go out into the world with confidence in ourselves and our beliefs, we are called to make relationships and push ourselves to the limit. Read more about my experience as a Darlington student.

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The Impact My Colleagues Have Had on My Experience as Department Chair

Academic Administration | Chad Woods, March 16, 2015
Over the spring break, I reflected back on my five years as department chair. The teachers I have worked with have made it the best five years of my professional career.

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Basketball: Lady Tigers fall short in 2nd round

February 23, 2015
Darlington loses the Class AA State Playoff Second Round contest to the Pelham Hornets, 69-60. The Lady Tigers end their season at 22-8.

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Basketball: Lady Tigers squeak by Lady Panthers, 68-64

February 22, 2015
Darlington's varsity girls basketball team wins over Union County, 68-64, advancing to the second round of the Class AA State Playoffs.

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Basketball: Lady Tigers’ defense shines in win

January 28, 2015
The Lady Tigers triumph over the Coosa Eagles 66-42 on Tuesday night. Darlington's varsity girls' basketball team is now at 17-5, 7-3.

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Basketball: Lady Indians begin game with 20-4 run vs. Lady Tigers

January 24, 2015
Darlington comes up short against Armuchee on Friday night, 64-59.

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Basketball: Evans scores 32 in Lady Tigers’ win

January 17, 2015
Junior Keara Evans leads the Lady Tigers to a 64-41 victory over Dade County.

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