Ms. Darling is the Program Leader of English and Arts. She teaches English to all levels of students, including Year 1 IB English. Here is a little about Ms. Darling in her own words:
Three fun facts about me:
1. I love to travel with my family, and we have been lucky enough to spend time in Paris, Scotland, and New Zealand over the years.
2. I am learning to skate ski, and it is quickly becoming my new favourite pastime (well, it's tied with reading).
3. I was born in St. Albert, AB and grew up there, and I am not related to any other Darlings in the Sudbury area. My family and I moved here in 2006, and I have been lucky enough to teach at the best school in the north since 2007.
What Makes a Successful Student?
For me, the most successful students are the ones who are not afraid to attempt challenging things, and who reflect on and learn from mistakes and missteps.
What do I love about my work?
What I love about my work is that I very often get to see learning and growth happen in real-time, right before my eyes. This often happens when I'm helping an individual student improve their draft of an essay. This is the most rewarding part of my work: seeing young writers grow in competence and confidence while sitting right beside me in the classroom (or via Google Meet).
What do I love about my life?
What I love about my life is that Sudbury is truly an amazing place to live (even though this is a well-kept secret from those who don't know much about Northern Ontario) — there are so many fun outdoor activities to pursue; there are so many beautiful, natural places to explore; and the community, especially the LEP community, is full of so many truly wonderful human beings.
