Type Of Business:
Independent private school and clinic
Major Product/SVS:
Educational services
Favorite Business Publication:
Learning Disabilities Quarterly; Special Educator; Utah Family; Global Shelters Magazine
Hobbies/Sports:
Raising sheepdogs; Attending dog shows; Practicing genealogy; Assisting people in finding and achieving their potential; Performing mediation and conflict resolution
Education Degrees:
Ph.D. in Special Education, University of Utah; Master of Science in Special Education, University of Utah; Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies Education, Purdue University
Affiliations Awards:
Council for Exceptional Children; Learning Disabilities Association of Utah; Utah Shetland Sheepdog Association; Learning Disabilities Association of America; Shetland Sheepdog Association Council for Learning Disabilities; Association of Educational Therapists; American Shetland Sheepdog Association; CUED Language Network of America; CUED Speech and Language Association; National Association for the Education of Young Children; Phi Beta Kappa Society, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International; Alpha Chapter, Kappa Delta Pi; Phi Kappa Phi; Tourette Syndrome Association; Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder; International Reading Association; Scientific Learning
Industry:
Special Education
Date of Distinction:
3/5/2010
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was forming and running SEPS Learning Center with her twin sister.
Charity:
Volunteer, Utah Shetland Sheepdog Association; Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Number Of Years In Profession:
38
Number Of Years In Current Position:
38
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her knowledge, experience, mentors, training, education, and family.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because of her desire to help people. The field of learning disabilities captured her imagination.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Pickering's areas of interest include the design, supervision, and evaluation of educational program administration. She also breeds and handles American Shetland Sheepdogs. She advocates the value of animal therapy as part of her work with education.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing school operations; Programming specialized academics for clients; Testing; Evaluating; Providing accommodations for schools and colleges; Counseling in life skills and vocations
Education Certifications:
Administrative Licensed Assessor, National Association of School Principals Assessment Project; Certification in Conflict Resolution and Mediation; Special Education Teaching Certificate for Severe, Mild and Moderate Disorders, Brigham Young University
Awards/Honors:
President's Award for Distinguished Service, Learning Disabilities Association of Utah; Sam Kirk Award, Learning Disabilities Association of Utah; Outstanding Educator, Learning Disabilities Association of America
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Pickering hopes to continue what she is doing in the area of learning disabilities and American Shetland sheepdogs. She loves the work that she does and all the people it brings into her life.