09/07/2025
Go Rams
MINDFUL MATTERS
A monthly newsletter from Student Services!
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WELCOME BACK!
We missed you! Welcome back for another amazing school year of fun and learning! At Reid Park Academy, we believe that all of our scholars have H.E.A.R.T. (high expectations, excellence, achievement, relationships, and tenacity). The Student Services team wants to see all Rams excel in the following three areas, academics, behavior, and attendance. We believe that all of our scholars and families CAN and WILL achieve. We look forward to loving and supporting you this school year!
Meet the Team:
What we do:
Together, the Student Services PLC provides an array of social, emotional, behavioral, mental health, and academic support services to help our scholars and families have a success school year, and to create a safe learning environment. Look out for our newsletters each month to stay up to date with resourceful information, tips, and strategies!
Ms. Pinkney (School Social Worker)
Ms. Pinkney is a Charlotte native. She has been working at Reid Park Academy since 2019. She hopes for all scholars and families to have confidence in who they are, try their best, and show up for themselves every single day!
Fun Facts about Ms. Pinkney:
She has a pet turtle named Leo.
She LOVES to travel and try new, adventurous things!
She likes to dance.
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Ms. Thompson (School Counselor)
Ms. Thompson is a Charlotte native. She has been working for CMS since 2004. She hopes for all scholars to learn how to use their social skills that best impacts their academics and behavioral goals!
Fun Facts about Ms. Thompson:
Her favorite sport is football.
Her favorite sweet treat is ice cream.
Her favorite color is blue
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Ms. Richardson (School Psychologist)
Ms. Richardson is originally from Florida, but joined the CMS team in 2022. This is Ms. Richardson's third school year at RPA. She continues to enjoy watching our scholars grow academically and within their emotional skills. She hopes for all students to feel welcomed and prideful to be a RAM!
Fun Facts about Ms. Richardson:
Her favorite hobby is watching college football.
Her favorite food is sushi
Mrs. Abrams (Communities In Schools- Youth Development Coordinator)
Mrs. Abrams graduated from Texas Tech University and has been working with children and families since. She loves being married (33 years) and has 2 adult children, and 1 grandson who has stolen her heart. Her FAITH is everything to her, as it keeps her grounded, centered and reminded of what's truly important!
Fun Facts about Mrs. Abrams:
She has run 2 half marathons.
She enjoys camping.
She lived in Greece as a child for 4 years.
The purpose of this form is for staff to refer students to Student Support Services for social/emotional, academic, and behavioral support. A member of the student support team will respond within 24 hours. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, CONTACT THE MAIN OFFICE IMMEDIATELY! *If you need to make a report of a...
