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Brian Pickerd

Professor of Practice of English & Linguistics

Brian Pickerd serves as a professor of practice of English & linguistics for Cornerstone University. Pickerd has worked professionally with the German, French, and English languages as an instructor and language consultant. In addition to preparing teachers and instructors at CU, he also teaches language at Rockford High School.

Pickerd is the creator of Educational Travel, an organization that helps travel experiences for foreign language students to travel and study abroad. His book, “Scattering Seed,” highlights his passion for seeing teaching as a way to empower others and fulfill their life calling. In addition to the book, he also designs and implements professional development workshops focusing on the influence of teaching.

Education

  • M.Ed., Applied Linguistics, Aquinas College (1995)

Publications

  • Pickerd, B. (2016). Scattering seed in teaching: walking with Christ in the field of learning and education. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock.

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Hours

MON - FRI: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
SAT & SUN: Closed