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Sally Pinkston

She/Her

  • Academic Advisor
  • State Univ Adjuct Unit

Credentials

  • M.A., Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
    Monterey Institute of International Studies
  • B.A., International Relations and Affairs
    University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Recent and upcoming courses

Spring 2026

Biography

Sally Pinkston has been an academic advisor in the College of Management for many years. She has been an academic advisor and instructor for a variety of colleges and universities. Sally has always enjoyed working with students one on one, likes learning more about her academic advisees and helping them reach their educational goals.

In addition to academic advising, Sally has been teaching METR 101 "My Academic Journey" at Metropolitan State University for several years.

In her spare time, Sally likes to experience other cultures and countries. During a sabbatical, she briefly lived in Yueyang, China. She had a great time teaching and learning while she was abroad.