Happy Friday, Everyone! This week we are highlighting our wonderful Assistant Athletic Director, Darieal Wimbley. Darieal wears many hats at Field, including P.E. Teacher, Head Varsity Basketball Coach, Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach, and Assistant Varsity Lacrosse Coach. Darieal grew up in Alabama and attended Howard University. Keep reading to to find out what she does for fun outside of Field.
Where did you grow up?
Birmingham, Alabama
What is your alma mater?
Howard University
What is your favorite book or podcast?
Montgomery & Co.
What is something that people at The Field School might not know about you?
I have 13 plants :-)
What hobbies do you have outside of Field?
I bike, hike, collect records, plant-care, read non-fiction books, listen to podcast
What is the first concert you ever attended?
Ari Lennox
Who inspires you and why?
My family, and the students I teach and coach inspire me! They are a constant reminder of why my work matters.
If you could share one piece of advice with your younger self, what would it be?
Be unapologetically YOU.
What do you love most about Field?
I love the community and working with my colleagues, especially the athletics department!