The Shelton School is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian co-ed school serving students grades pre-school through 12. This school is the nation's largest private school for learning-different students. Established in 1976, the primary emphasis is providing learning-different children (average or above intelligence) with full, effective curriculum through individualized, structured multisensory programs. Learning differences include dyslexia, attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), speech and language disorders.
Dr. Pickering’s entire career has been devoted to helping any student with a learning difference with an all inclusive approach in order to find the best individualized educational path for the student. Her work has been published in many educational journals and she has been honored by countless professional associations. Dr. Pickering has been awarded a White House citation for her contributions in the field of education. In 2006, she was recognized by the International Dyslexia Association for her many contributions to education and learning differences over the years. She also received the Etoile DuBard Award for Excellence from the International Multi-Sensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC). The American Montessori Society (AMS) has recognized her for her work with children who learn differently and for her contributions to the growth of Montessori education. Dr. Pickering is the current Vice-President of the American Montessori Society (AMS) Board of Directors.
The Shelton School and Dr. Joyce Pickering will be highlighted as the feature story in the next Montessori SCOOP publication. Joyce will also present a spotlight session at the Back to School Montessori Conference in Dallas! It is truly a pleasure and honor to work with Joyce!
Dr. Joyce Pickering SLP/CCC,CALT/QI, Hum. D, Ex. Director of the Shelton School, Dallas, TX
