Congratulations, Derek Hinkle!
Derek Hinkle is a Grant County native who has been employed at Pendleton County High School since graduating from Concord University in 2016. Mr. Hinkle teaches social studies courses of American History and Civics/Government in the High School to predominately Junior and Senior students. In his eight-year tenure, Mr. Hinkle has assisted with many school functions including Homecoming Week, Prom, and Graduation. Since 2019 Mr. Hinkle has served as the National Honor Society Advisor, and is the current Faculty Senate President (2023-2024) here at PCHS. Mr. Hinkle says seeing his students develop an interest, love, and respect for our nation’s history, as well as, becoming civically competent and active citizens is his underlining goal behind teaching. His greatest accomplishment is seeing his former students go on to become successful young adults.