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Pinnacle Classical Academy Names Dr. Danielle Robertson Headmaster
On March 29, Pinnacle Classical Academy Board of Directors named Dr. Danielle Robertson headmaster for the school. Board chair, Debbie Clary stated, “We are fortunate to find someone of the caliber and experience to be the administrator of the school. Dr. Robertson’s classroom experience and formal training in curriculum ensure that Pinnacle will be not only well operated, but will be operated in a way that ensures our children learn.”
Dr. Robertson said, “We have an obligation to the community to provide an atmosphere that is conducive to learning.  Our students will benefit from authentic learning experiences on a daily basis. PCA offers an eclectic school culture including a focus upon Core Knowledge Sequence, college preparatory, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), project-based learning, classical education, character education, and professional learning communities which will set us apart from traditional public schools.”
Dr. Robertson has over nineteen years in educational experience within the classroom and in administration. Dr. Robertson has served in both public education and higher education. She has presented both at local conferences and among colleagues on various topics such as teaching strategies, professional learning communities, and the NC Teacher Evaluation Instrument.
Dr. Robertson has remained current in educational practices by attending various professional developments to enhance her expertise with NC policies and practices for educators and administrators.
Dr. Robertson has also served on the General Education Committee and served as the SNCAE Advisor for students at Gardner-Webb University. In her capacity as an Assistant Professor at GWU, she advised undergraduate teacher candidates and supervised student teachers as well as worked with School of Education colleagues to map the curriculum to better meet the needs of the students in the teacher education program.
Dr. Robertson earned her doctorate degree from Gardner-Webb University, and successfully defended her dissertation titled, The Relationship of Teachers’ Perceptions of Collective Efficacy and Perceptions of Professional Learning Communities, in the summer of 2011.  She has also earned an Ed.S in Administration from Converse College, a M.A. in Elementary Education from Gardner-Webb University, and a B.A. in Elementary Education from Limestone College.

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