Darrin has worked within the CBE since 2008, focusing mostly on teaching English language arts, visual arts, and drama to middle school students. He was the Art Representative and is currently President-elect for the ATA’s Fine Arts Council. He has a Diplôme d'Études Collégiales in Illustration & Design at Dawson College, a Bachelor of Education degree from McGill University, and a Master of Education degree in Leadership, Societies and Languages at Bishop’s University.

Darrin continues to work as an illustrator, painting mostly in acrylics from his studio. His work is on exhibition at the Avmor permanent collection in Montreal. Darrin also writes regularly for McGill University and has authored several published works.