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Director of Pre-K to 8 - Hope Jones

Hope Jones

Director of Pre-K to 8

Hope has served as director of Pre-K to 8 since 2014. Prior to her work here, she was assistant head of lower school at Viewpoint School in Calabasas, Calif. There, she was also primary and lower school curriculum coordinator, co-chair of the Technology in Curriculum Task Force, and communication liaison for K-5 school publications. Hope holds a B.A. in Elementary Education and English from the University of Alabama – Huntsville as well as an M.A. in Middle Level Curriculum and Instruction from George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. She has 15 years of teaching experience at schools in Alabama, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and California. Hope and her husband, Charles, have two children, Hannah and Charlie.

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B.A. University of Alabama - Huntsville
M.A. George Mason University
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From the Director of Pre-K to 8: All I Really Need to Know… Still Matters

PK-8 | Hope Jones, February 1, 2026
I am often reminded of Robert Fulghum’s “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten,” a book that first appeared in the mid-1980s. I remember being struck by it at the time, by how something so profound could also be so uncomplicated. The lessons were simple, yet deeply powerful. I was genuinely impressed that the most important truths about life could be pared down to a short list of ideas that anyone could understand and live by.

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Pre-K to 8th Grade Art Teacher

January 20, 2026
Join our vibrant Pre-K to 8 community as a part-time Art Teacher, inspiring young artists through age-appropriate visual arts instruction. We seek a passionate educator with expertise in art education to collaborate with our fine arts and enrichment teams.

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Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

January 20, 2026
Become part of our growing Primary Grades team, nurturing our youngest learners in a dynamic, collaborative environment. We seek an early childhood educator passionate about developmentally appropriate instruction and multisensory reading methods.

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From the Director of Pre-K to 8: No Cape Required!

PK-8 | Hope Jones, December 28, 2025
Happy New Year! As we begin the second semester and step into 2026, this feels like a natural moment to pause, reflect, and set a positive path forward. A new year often brings renewed energy and fresh routines, and for many of our students, the holiday season also brought exciting new gifts, including devices and new ways to connect.

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From the Director of Pre-K to 8: What Students Will Remember

PK-8 | Hope Jones, November 30, 2025
Years from now, students may not remember exactly how many food items they collected or which day they wore their tacky-wacky Christmas sweater. But they will remember the joy of watching Thatcher Hall sparkle after being decorated for Christmas. They will remember the sound of the Holiday Festival, the pride of performing in “The Littlest Christmas Tree,” the warmth of the Thanksgiving Feast, and the moment they realized their efforts in the Backpack Buddy Food Drive helped people in a real and meaningful way.

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From the Director of Pre-K to 8: From Backseat to Driver’s Seat - Fostering Student Agency

PK-8 | Hope Jones, October 26, 2025
As parents and educators, we are not just along for the ride. We are guiding our children toward that exciting moment when they slide into the driver's seat, full of confidence and ready to chart their own course. That moment is called student agency, when children begin to believe, “I can do this. I can make choices that matter.”

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From Tears to Tea Cups: A Parent's View of Dyslexia

PK-8 | Hope Jones, October 14, 2025
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, and every year when it comes around, I am reminded of our own family’s journey that began more than 20 years ago when we were living in Los Angeles. It’s a story I carry close to my heart, not only as an educator but as a parent who once sat on the other side of the table, desperate to understand why my bright, curious, imaginative little girl couldn’t learn to read.

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From the Director of Pre-K to 8: The Recurring Moment

PK-8 | Hope Jones, September 29, 2025
By now, we’ve all settled into the familiar rhythms of fall. The excitement of the new year has softened into routine, and the real work of learning has begun. It is around this time that things start to shift. Some students feel the pace pick up. Others begin to revisit old challenges. This is when the road ahead starts to twist, and the journey reveals something profound: The Recurring Moment.

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From the Director of Pre-K to 8: Passengers, Purpose & a GPS called Toddle

PK-8 | Hope Jones, September 2, 2025
At Darlington, the faculty are embracing a theme across Pre-K to 8 this year that reflects the spirit of the school year: “Get Your Kicks in 25-26.” It’s a simple image, but one that speaks volumes. A road trip is about movement, milestones, maps and memories. It is about being intentional with where we are going and flexible when the route changes. Most of all, it’s about the people in the car with you and the stories you will tell when the journey is over.

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From the Director of Pre-K to 8: Reflections in the Rearview, Celebrations Ahead

PK-8 | Hope Jones, April 27, 2025
Growth often takes root in quiet places: in the moments after a tough test, on the sidelines of a friendship conflict, or in the quiet courage it takes to speak up when something does not feel right. These are not moments we can plan for as parents, and they don’t always come with a neat resolution. But when we step back just a bit, they become powerful turning points.

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