Kevin Pinkney

Key Facts

Party N/A; nonpartisan election
Status Challenger

Background

Kevin Pinkney received a lawdegree from Harvard Law School. After law school, Pinkney became a full-time partner at ArentFox Schiff. As a parent in FCPS, Pinkney was involved in the PTA and Parent Advisory Committee at Clermont Elementary School, PTA at Twain Middle School, and PTSA at Edison High School. He also was team coach as Odyssey of the Mind [1,4]. Pinkney is also a part of community initiatives in the Franconia area. He has coached LMVSCsoccer teams and served as player director. [4]

Key Issues

Curriculum

Pinkney looks to improve education and overall scores in the Franconia district. Pinkney argues that the school division should focus on the education mission [1].

Teachers

Pinkney wanted to create a high quality net of teachers to create competitive scores in the district. Pinkney wanted teachers to know that the administration has their back in matters of student discipline and do not tolerate misbehavior [1].

Endorsements

Fairfax County Republican Committee; Cory Martin, Founder of the Northern Virginia Flag Football League; Isha Sesay, Founder of the Sahid Autism Foundation; Kyra Palmer, Founder of the Homeschool Soccer Club of Alexandria; Amy Phillips, Director & Teacher of Alexandria Suzuki Strings

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