BOAZ — Recognized for inspiring students, Boaz Middle School Principal Kyle Pinckard has been named Curriculum Associates’ 2024 Inspire Award winner.
Curriculum Associates, founded in 1969, designs research-based print and online instructional materials, screens and assessments, and data management tools. The award is part of the company’s annual Extraordinary Educators program, celebrating exemplar teachers around the country.
Pinckard was selected from a nationwide sample of administrators for his ability to create strong bonds with school-based teams, taking Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready to new levels to support students’ academic success.
“Kyle’s leadership and dedication to his students is extraordinary,” said Emily McCann, vice president of educator community at Curriculum Associates. “We are honored to present him with this award and know his commitment to excellence will continue inspiring and serving students throughout his career.”
Kyle Pinckard is in his seventh year as the Principal of Boaz Middle School, which has used i-Ready for seven years and Ready Classroom Math for four years.
Under Pinckard’s leadership, Boaz Middle School has experienced tremendous growth. For instance, Boaz Middle School’s score on the Alabama State Report Card grew from a 69 in 2017-18 to an 85 in 2021-2022. Increasing the effectiveness of Tier I instruction and standards-based instruction in all content areas has been a focus throughout Pinckard’s tenure as principal.
In utilizing a data-driven and results-oriented approach, Pinckard’s students averaged 200% (two grade levels of growth) in the last school year.
“I am honored to receive this award, as it speaks to the tremendous progress Boaz Middle School students have made through their hard work and dedication,” said Pinckard. “The ability to continue working alongside my talented students and faculty is humbling, and I cannot wait to see what else we can achieve together.”
Pinckard began his career in education as a high school social studies teacher, a position he held for 10 years before moving into a role as secondary curriculum coordinator/career and technical education director. Pickard credits these roles and his desire to make an impact as his inspiration for pursuing the position of principal.
Pinckard holds a B.A. and M.S. in social studies education from Auburn University. He received his add-on administrative certification from Auburn in 2015.
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