Greg Griffeth, dean of students at Darlington School, has accepted a position as headmaster at the upper school of Barstow School in Kansas City, Mo. He will leave Darlington at the end of the school year.

Griffeth came to Darlington in 1996 as a science teacher. During his 12 years at the school, he has also been head of house, football and track coach and dean of students.

“The transition from head of house to dean of students was very natural for me,” he said. “The biggest adjustment was analyzing and managing the day student culture as well as the residential culture. With the help of many, we began to breathe new life into many student life programs that had served our students well in the past but were in need of updating.”

“We are excited for Greg, Susan and their boys as they turn the page into this new chapter of their lives," said Mark Carleton, upper school director. "We celebrate the imprint that they have left on this community, and we wish them all the best as they move into a wonderful new future.”

James Milford will now serve as director of student life, while continuing his work as head of Darlington’s residential life program