Name: Rachel Pinckney

Position: 6th and 8th Grade Math

Hometown: Charleston

How many years you've been teaching: A lot

College or University and Undergraduate Degree: University of South Carolina Upstate

Graduate Degree/Additional Education: Converse College

Favorite Book: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

What inspires you in the classroom? Student Growth... Many times students have their minds set and tell themselves that they cannot do something. However, over time with a constant reminder and a gentle push, students realize that they can do far more than they believe they could. When students see and realize their own growth, they become more confident in themselves and begin achieving things beyond what they think they are capable of.