About Mr. Pearn

Everything you've wanted to know about Mr. Pearn, but was afraid to ask.

Mr. Pearn was born in Brooklyn, New York.  He graduated from the University of Scranton (Scranton, PA) in 1978 with a B.S. degree, magna cum laude in Political Science and History and was a member of the undergraduate Honors Program.  While at Scranton he had the opportunity to study at the London School of Economics, recognized as the outstanding school in the world for social sciences.  He somehow managed to survive the experience.  London & much of Western Europe managed to survive also.

After completing his undergraduate degree he attended the Villanova University School of Law in Philadelphia, PA.  He graduated with a J.D. degree in 1981.  At Villanova he was co-chairman of Villanova Community Legal Services and received the Joseph R. Wenk Award for the outstanding student contribution to the legal services program.

Following law school he served as law clerk to Judge Charles A. Lord in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.  Upon completion of his clerkship he entered the private practice of law as a trial attorney specializing in property & casualty insurance defense litigation.  He also served as a volunteer attorney with Support Center for Child Advocates, representing children in abuse and neglect situations in the Philadelphia court system.  In 1999 he was honored as a Distinguished Advocate for Children for his work on behalf of the Support Center's clients.  In conjunction with this award he was recognized by Governor Tom Ridge and Mayor Ed Rendell for his work with at-risk children.

In 2001 Mr. Pearn relocated with his family to Dayton.  At that time he decided to make a career change and attended the University of Dayton to obtain his teaching certification.  In 2006 he joined the faculty at Dunbar and teaches American Government, Practical Law and World History.  He is chair of the Social Studies Department, is advisor to the Mock Trial team and Junior Council on World Affairs and has been a class advisor.

Mr. Pearn is married; his wife is employed as a publications assistant in the School of Education at the University of Dayton.  They have two daughters; his youngest daughter is a familiar face at Dunbar, especially at the football & basketball games.

Woody Allen once wrote that his greatest regret in life was that he was not someone else.  Mr. Pearn's greatest regret is that he cannot play soccer as well as his daughter.  He would also like to know when the Dodgers are returning to Brooklyn.

Mr. Pearn as he is rarely seen

Class advisors Mrs. Leasor & Mr. Pearn get formal at the Dunbar Prom, May 2008

A Taste of Brooklyn Humor

Q: You're in a room with Hitler, Stalin and Walter O'Malley and you have a gun, but just two bullets. Who do you shoot?
A: You shoot O'Malley twice!

(email Mr. Pearn at jfpearn@dps.k12.oh.us if you need an explanation)