Celebrating 90 Years of Academic Excellence at University Laboratory High School: 1921-2011

Administration

Dr. Jeffrey Walkington — Director

Dr. Jeff Walkington (jwalking) is the Director of Uni High. Dr. Walkington began his career as a teacher of English in public schools; he later took on teaching and administrative roles in independent schools, such as Webb School in Knoxville, TN (Director of the Writing Center, Public Relations Director), and Cannon School in Charlotte, NC (Upper School Director, Assistant Headmaster). His most recent post was Vice President for Academic Affairs at Latin School of Chicago. Walkington earned his bachelor's degree in English and French at DePauw University and his M.A. and Ph.D. in English at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Jeff and his wife Sarah have a daughter in college, Ellen, and a son in seventh grade, John.

David Bergandine — Assistant Director (Curriculum, Technology, UI Partnerships)

David Bergandine, current Chemistry teacher, was promoted in the fall of 2011 to the title of Assistant Director. Mr. Bergandine is in charge of curriculum, technology, and partnerships with the U of I on top of his teaching load.

Craig Russell — Assistant Director (Student Life)

Craig Russell, current Math teacher, was promoted in the fall of 2011 to the title of Assistant Director. Mr. Russell is in charge of Student Life, which includes things such as developing the Student Handbook, supervising building maintenance, and overseeing communications to the parent body on student life matters.

David Stone — Assistant Director (Faculty and Admissions)

David Stone, current Biology teacher, was promoted in the fall of 2011 to the title of Assistant Director. Mr. Stone is in charge of Faculty and Admissions, which includes things such as overseeing admissions, producing the faculty handbook, and facilitating intra-faculty cooperation.


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