by Henry Ess | May 5, 2025 | Faculty Stories
Ashley LeClair, Welding Technology Teacher at Pinkerton Academy Growing up, Ashley enjoyed working on off-road trucks and racing them on the weekends. That natural interest in working on trucks and welding together frames and various parts with her friends led to a...
by Henry Ess | Mar 12, 2025 | Faculty Stories
Parker Cavallaro, English Teacher at Pinkerton Academy A growth mindset — it’s the belief that an individual’s capacities and talents can be improved over time through effort and persistence. Made popular by Carol Dweck, an American psychologist, a growth mindset...
by Henry Ess | Dec 13, 2024 | Faculty Stories
Alison Rhodes, Spanish Teacher at Pinkerton Academy At Pinkerton Academy, the World Languages Department provides Pinkerton students opportunities to not just learn the basic mechanics of French, German, Spanish, Latin, and American Sign Language (ASL), but chances to...
by Henry Ess | Oct 7, 2024 | Staff Stories
Michael Baker, Paraprofessional at Pinkerton Academy For 30 years, Michael Baker worked in ophthalmology as an Ophthalmic Technician. However, when his wife expressed interest in starting a potential business, he knew he’d have to look for something different with...
by Henry Ess | Jun 13, 2024 | Staff Stories
Jimmy McCormick, Custodial and Events Manager at Pinkerton Academy When Jimmy McCormick first applied to Pinkerton Academy for a custodian position, it was just a job. Yet, little did he realize, that job would blossom into a rewarding career that’s spanned more than...