Email: jolie@unitedadmin.us

Dr. Jolie Pickett worked for the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) as both a classified and a certificated employee for 42 years: as an assistant, teacher, counselor, head counselor, vice principal, and principal. While principal at Garfield High School, she served as a mentor for the SDSU Aspiring Administrators program and was awarded the AASD Distinguished Leader Award. She was, however, most proud of the staff and students with whom she was able to work.

Jolie taught martial arts and self-defense workshops, for both SDUSD and the Institute of Tangsoology. She was also an instructor of health and nutrition classes for teachers completing their credentials at San Diego City College and SDSU, and consulted as a curriculum specialist for private companies.

Jolie’s union involvement and lobbying efforts include serving as Sr. High School Representative on the AASD Board Of Directors, followed by eight years as AASD President and serving on the Executive Boards of both AASD and United Administrators of Southern California (UASC). Since 2008, she has actively lobbied with the Recording Academy on behalf of musicians and music creators, helping to pass significant music legislation. After retiring from SDUSD, she became part of the team of Labor Relations Representatives for UASC, serving members in need of representation.