1. Tamyra Pickering, Ed.D.
4343 Kay Ave.
Grand Island, NE 68803
tpickeringaspen@charter.net
308-379-2865
MISSION
Facilitate rigorous educational opportunities for all students so they graduate from
high school prepared for the next stages of their lives.
Believe in the uniqueness of each individual while establishing and preserving a
cohesion that unifies us as a school community. I believe as a cohesive group we are
able to overcome any challenges we encounter as educators.
CREDENTIALS
Pre K-12 Superintendent Pre K-12 Principal
K-9 Special Education K-6 Teacher
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Doctor of Education: Educational Administration Graduated
University of Nebraska UNO/UNL Joint Doctoral Program December 2002
Research: “Eight At-Risk High School Females and Their Relationships With
Teachers”
Master of Education: Educational Administration Graduated
University of Nebraska August 1994
Research: “How Teachers Work Together As Teams”
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education/Special Education Graduated
University of Nebraska August 1983
EDUCATIONAL STRENGTHS
• Strategic planning, school improvement and improved achievement
• Communication, Budget and Organization
• Curriculum Development and Alignment
• Transformational Leadership Style
• Developing Teachers As Leaders

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Retired from Education, August 1, 2012, and began working for the Department of
Health and Human Services (DHHS), as a Child and Family Support Specialist.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Child and Family Support Specialist October 2012 – Present
DHHS 208 N Pine St.
308-385-6123 Grand Island, NE
• Perform initial in-depth assessment of contributing factors of maltreatment and
contributing factors that impact family dysfunction.
• Perform on-going assessments, interventions, services and case management in
the least intrusive manner possible.
• Recommend permanency objectives to the court of Family Preservation,
Reunification, Termination, Adoption, Guardianship or Independent Living
• Represent the Department with all assigned cases in juvenile court
• Cooperate and Collaborate with County Attorney, Parents’ Attorney and Guardian
ad Litem
Director of 6-12 Alternative Program July 2003 – August 2012
Success Academy 1912 N Lafayette Ave.
www,gips.org/success-academy Grand Island, NE 68803
District: 308-385-5900 School: 308-385-5885
• Established and expanded program from 9-12 to 6-12
• Established standard operating procedures, philosophy and mission
• Recruited drop outs and reduced the drop out rate for high school
• Coordinated and collaborated with school district Principals
• Facilitated professional learning opportunities
• Assisted in designing a two million dollar building for the program
• Developed and differentiated curriculum to meet the needs of students and school
district standards
• Established non-traditional approaches for learners that addressed social,
behavioral and academic needs
Elementary Principal August 1997 – July 2003
West Lawn Elementary, K-5 3022 W. College St.
www.gips.org/westlawn Grand Island, NE 68803
District: 308-385-5900 School: 308-385-5930
• Wrote and obtained $300,000 Comprehensive School Reform Grant
• Improved achievement in math, reading and writing

3. • Mentored teacher leaders
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West Lawn Elementary, continued
• Established school business partnership
• Facilitated High Order Learning Program (HOTS)
• Facilitated curriculum alignment with district standards
• Trained in Charlotte Danielson Frameworks Evaluation System
• Participated in the Development of Teacher and Administrator Evaluation System
• Chaired School District Improvement Committee to develop mission for GIPS
• Region V Elementary Distinguished Principal of the Year
• Board Member Big Brothers Big Sisters
Elementary Principal August 1995 – June 1997
Karen Western Elementary 6224 H Street
ralstonschools.org Omaha, NE 68117
District: 402-331-4700 School: 402-731-7477
• Facilitated and Housed Level II Behavior Disorder Program for District
• Facilitated teachers to develop mission statement and goals
• Implemented daily walkthroughs in classrooms
• Collaborated with Neighborhood Association to promote a gang free
neighborhood and school environment
• Assisted in successful Bond Election to renovate Karen Western School
• Facilitated Higher Order Learning Program (HOTS)
• Participated in Drug Free Community Council
Teacher August 1983 – June 1995
Prescott Elementary 1930 S 20th
St
Teacher/Team Leader August 1986 – June 1995
www.lps.org/prescott
Fredstrom Elementary 5700 NW 10th
Special Education Teacher August 1983 – June 1986
www.lps.org/fredstrom
District: 402 – 436-1000 Lincoln, NE 68510
• Wrote Gifted and At-Risk Curriculum for the district
• Served on and presented for several district curriculum committees
• Participated in Professional Learning Partners within the building
• Taught Gifted Language Arts Curriculum
• Taught in multi-ages classroom/looping
• Established SPED program at Fredstrom
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

4. National and State Association of Secondary School Administrators
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS
• Established Parent and Community Advisory Committees as part of school
improvement process
• Established School Business Relationships in Omaha/Ralston Public Schools and
Grand Island/Grand Island Public Schools
• Interviewed by local newspapers and television stations concerning school
success and challenges
• Presented High School Alternative Program at Nebraska School Boards
Conference
REFERENCES
Kent Mann, Ed. D. Cindy Wells
Former H.S. Principal Assistant H.S. Principal
Currently UNL Professor Grand Island Public Schools
Kmann2@unl.edu cwells@gips.org
W: 402-472-3726 W: 308-385-5950
C: 308-379-0763
Diane Gibson Jane Meidlinger
DMG Consultancy, Ltd. Grand Island Public Schools
Organizational Consultant Board Member
diane@dmgconsultancy.com boe_jmeidlinger@gips.org
C: 509-710-4398 H: 308-381-7186
H: 509-747-0449
Colleen Friesen Rod Foley
Grand Island Public Schools Grand Island Public Schools
Success Academy Teacher Walnut Middle School Principal
cfriesen@gips.org rfoley@gips.org
W: 308-385-5885 W: 308-385-5992