From the Very Beginning: A Conversation with Kris Darrah

About this episode

Kris Darrah reflects on her journey as a teacher and her impact on the CSW community.

In this episode of the CSW Podcast, Dr. Dernlan sits down with Upper School humanities teacher Kris Darrah, a true original Saint. Having taught at CSW since the very beginning, Kris has guided students in 6th grade, 7th–8th grade, and 11th–12th grade classrooms. Beyond academics, she has coached tennis, launched CSW’s cheer program, and left a lasting mark on our school culture. A new author and a beloved teacher, Kris reflects on her journey, her students, and what makes CSW such a special place.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Dernlan

Guest: Kris Darrah

Topics covered

• education
• teaching
• school culture
• coaching
• personal journey

Keywords

• Kris Darrah
• CSW
• education
• teaching
• school culture
• coaching
• humanities

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CSW

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