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Jill Pate

Former Faculty

July 1999 to June 2015

Previous Background
Jill has been Darlington’s primary counselor since 1999, and also serves as faculty advisor to the “Y” Cabinet. She holds a B.A. and a B.S.N. from the University of Denver and is a Certified Mental Health Nurse who specializes in working with children and adolescents. She and her husband, Dan (’76), are the parents of two Darlington alumni, Ben (’07) and Sara (’08).

College Education

B.A. University of Denver

B.S.N. University of Denver

Pate bids fond farewell to students, colleagues

May 26, 2015

Darlington’s director of personal counseling, Jill Pate, retires this month after 16 years of service as a counselor and confidante to Upper School students.

Seniors nominated for NCCAA Game Plan 4 Life Award

December 5, 2014

Seniors Rachel Simon and Brooks Busby were Darlington's nominees for the NCCAA Game Plan 4 Life Award, which was presented to two area student-athletes at the National Christian College Athletic Association Victory Bowl last month.

Yik Yak: Hurtful Not Harmless

Counseling | Jill Pate, March 14, 2014

Due in large part to Yik Yak’s anonymous nature, it has become a new and destructive tool in the world of cyber bullying. The Darlington Community and your child are not immune to this cruelty.

Sandy to speak to students about alcohol awareness, making positive choices

September 26, 2013

Chris Sandy will speak to Upper School students on the topics of alcohol awareness and making positive choices on Friday, Oct. 11, at 8:30 a.m. in Morris Chapel. Parents are welcome to attend.

Speaker to focus on teen driving

January 17, 2013

Lauren Winborne, founder of the non-profit organization SteerSmart, will speak to students in grades 8-12 on the topic of teen driving on Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. in the Huffman Athletic Center. Parents and members of the Rome/Floyd County community are also welcome to attend. Admission is free.

Texting & Driving: It Can Wait

Counseling | Jill Pate, September 16, 2012

No text is worth dying for.

Don't be Distracted at the Wheel

Counseling | Jill Pate, April 2, 2012

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Learn what constitutes distracted driving and read some interesting statistics.

Rachel's Challenge

February 21, 2012

Counselor Jill Pate discusses the Rachel's Challenge program and how it inspired Darlington students to participate in 11Alive's Chain of Kindness rally.

Winning Through Mission

Student Life | James Milford, October 24, 2011

I have spent a great deal of my time in leadership at Darlington studying our Mission and how we live it day to day. Watch a short video that addresses how we live our Mission here at Darlington School.

National Red Ribbon Week Coming Soon

Counseling | Jill Pate, October 24, 2011

Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country. Its goal is to empower young people to say no to drugs, cigarettes and underage drinking.