Riley College of Education at Winthrop University. After receiving an undergraduate degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, Linda moved to Florida where she taught and was a professional development specialist in Lee and Miami-Dade Counties. She was also an adjunct instructor at the University of Miami for nine years. Linda received a Master's degree from Florida Atlantic University, an Educational Specialist in Teaching and Learning from the University of Miami, and a Ph.D. from Curtin University of Technology in Perth, Australia. Retiring from the public schools after 32 years, Dr. Pickett joined Winthrop University in August 2006.