Tuesday, June 10, 2025 | By Jamie Massey | 38 views
With funding from a Thatcher Grant, the third-, fourth- and fifth-grade teachers took a professional development trip that aligned with our space-themed focus for the 2025-2026 school year. Experiencing the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama as a team provided an opportunity to strengthen connections while immersing teachers in the excitement of space exploration.
Professional growth and development are high priorities for Darlington. Each year, faculty and staff members participate in a professional growth cycle that includes professional learning communities, professional development days, and the ability to apply for professional development grants which fund conferences, travel, workshops, instructional supplies, outside speakers, and more. This blog series will highlight some of the opportunities that faculty and staff have participated in since they were awarded 2025-2026 Thatcher Grants last spring.
