Mohammed Azeez,
Pebblebrook High
School
A leader can be
found anywhere, but one must learn to follow before they can lead.
Ms. Zinta
Perkins came to Pebblebrook in 2009 with a vision to change the reputation of
the school. Ms. Perkins worked in the Cobb county district for over 35 years. She
did not start out as a principal; she was actually an art teacher.
Ms. Perkins started her career at Wills High
School as the first African American teacher to be hired at the school. Her
father and her grandfather were also principals; so leading was in her blood.
Mrs. Perkins was able to lead for the first time at Campbell High School.
Ms. Perkins
coming to Pebblebrook was a surprising motion, due to the teachers only being
notified of the change a week before her arrival. There were clear changes and
improvements Ms. Perkin’s vision had brought. Some might say that there is a
unification of Pebblebrook due to Ms. Perkins; there was a distinction in
students as of who were part of the magnet program and those who were not. But
now in 2015 there are a more cohesive all through out, due to the lack of
behavior problems and inappropriate activities. There are obvious consequences
for such actions and now are more consistent. Not only that but student
population has increased, and it feels like more of community at Pebblebrook.
Ms. Perkins
brought not only professionalism to her job ethic, but she was passionate of
her work and going beyond the call of duty. She raised teacher moral and
listened to each and everyone. One would expect a principal to be stuck behind
a desk all day signing papers. But Mrs. Perkins interacts with almost every
student; she goes into classes and talks with students and teachers. She is
truly what a leader is. As a senior myself, I am glad that I spent my four years
here and ecstatic to shake Ms. Perkins hand when I receive my diploma. My
experience and the experience of every senior would not be the same without
Mrs. Perkins leadership. Without Ms. Perkins most teachers would not have a job
or receive the opportunity to teach.“ Ms. Perkins is the only principal is the
only principal; I’ve ever worked for. I appreciate her attention to detail and ability
to lead such a large staff, She has truly been a guiding force for the school
and will be missed” exclaimed Lauren Forbes. Mrs. Forbes and other teachers are
glad to have Ms. Perkins as their boss.
Every year,
every senior wonders what legacy they had left behind at Pebblebrook, Ms.
Perkins left her legacy in all those young scholars that graduated in her
leadership. The amount of Professionalism and respect that Ms. Perkins has
brought to Pebblebrook and it’s teacher is unimaginable. After each year Ms.
Perkins raised the bar, and I hope that faculty of Pebblebrook and the next
Principal raise the bar of the esteem, and achievements of this school as Ms.
Perkins has done.
