Andrea Pickens, M.Ed.

Andrea Pickens, M.Ed. has a diverse work history spanning several education-related roles. Andrea is currently employed as a Content Integration Specialist at thinkLaw, a position they have held since May 2023. Prior to that, Andrea operated their own educational consulting company called Andrea Pickens & Associates, LLC, where they provided professional development, strategies, and support to elementary/secondary schools and youth development organizations from July 2017 onwards. Andrea also worked as a Math & Science Instructional Coach, Science Content Lead, and Middle School Science Teacher at Frisco ISD from August 2020 to May 2023. Andrea additionally served as an Education and Teaching Expert Consultant-Independent Contractor at Study.com from February 2022 to December 2022. Before that, they were the Program Director at The Study Hall, Inc. from June 2019 to April 2020. Andrea has also worked as a Middle School Science Teacher in the DeKalb County School District from July 2018 to June 2019, and as a Volunteer Engagement Specialist VISTA for AmeriCorps VISTA from November 2017 to June 2018. Prior to that, they served as a Secondary Science Teacher at Inspired Vision Secondary from August 2015 to August 2017.

Andrea Pickens, M.Ed. earned their Bachelor of Science degree in Biology/Biological Sciences, General from Jackson State University from 2009 to 2013. Andrea then pursued their Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction at Texas A&M University-Commerce, completing it between 2017 and 2018. Currently, Andrea is enrolled at Baylor University, where they are working towards a Doctor of Education - EdD in Learning and Organizational Change, expected to be completed between 2021 and 2024. Furthermore, they have obtained additional certifications such as the Special Education Supplemental and Continuing Professional Education Provider, both from the Texas Education Agency in October 2022 and January 2022 respectively. Additionally, they hold a 4-8 Science certification from the Texas Education Agency, although the specific acquiring month and year are not provided.