Ms. Mary Pinkston has been teaching for almost as long as any student currently attending Brandywine has been alive. She first became a teacher in the Brandywine School District in January of 1992, which means this year marks her 18th year of teaching. In 1994 Ms. Pinkston moved to Brandywine High School and has been teaching here ever since.
Being a teacher for all of these years has given her time to perfect her teaching as as well as finding ways to truly connect with her students. All of her hard work finally paid off last month when she was chosen as the Delaware State Teacher of the Year, a very prestigious honor.
The process by which Ms. Pinkston was chosen is a very long one. She explains, "Each building selects a teacher of the year based on their own criteria. The process here at BHS involved submitting a resume, your educational philosophy, peer observations as well as a vote by students, parents and faculty. The points are then added up and a winner is announced."
After being named teacher of the year at BHS, she went through a similar process at the district, and ultimately state, level. Ms. Pinkston continues to work hard every day providing each of her students with a successful example to follow.
Post written by Tommy McKee
Photo courtesy of Brandywine School District
Congratulations to Ms. Pinkston! I had her in 10th grade, and it was a pleasure being in her class. She really deserves this honor!
ReplyDeleteBWINE is really lucky to have a teacher like her teaching in their school =D congratz girl havent had you since i been here at bwine high school but i have seen you around keep up your great work up
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