Kimberly Pinello

Kimberly Pinello is an experienced education professional currently serving as an Adjunct Professor at James Madison University since January 2023 and at Old Dominion University since August 2017. Pinello has a long tenure with Chesapeake Public Schools, holding various roles including Middle School Principal and Elementary School Principal since July 2009, as well as serving as a General Education Teacher for both elementary and middle school levels from August 2000 to June 2005, and as a Special Education Teacher from August 1990 to 2000. Pinello earned a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership and Policy from Virginia Tech between 2014 and 2017, a Master's degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from Old Dominion University in 1994-1995, and a Bachelor's degree in Special Education and Teaching from James Madison University from 1986 to 1990.