Lisette Pickard graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. Her professional background includes certifications in the areas of English 5-9, English 6-12, Art K-12, and ESOL. She worked with students of different ages in the traditional classroom for five years and made the transition to virtual education in 2014. She is currently a Global Teacher at Academica Virtual Education Dual Diploma Program and was named Global Teacher of the Year in 2016.