Teresa Thompson-Pinckney, Ed.D.

In life, there is much that we are unsure of and a few things that we know for sure! I know for sure that I am blessed to have come from humble beginnings. For this blessing has had a noble impact on my career as an educator, consultant and professional trainer. I know for sure that the challenges I faced as a child traveling along the educational pathway out of poverty, has enabled me to appreciate educational opportunities that create social equity. I do not stand alone, as many students invest in their “knowledge” to purchase their ticket out of poverty. I know for sure that my education coupled with a student-centered mindset enables me to contribute to body of knowledge regarding the disconnect in the PK-16 Pipeline.