Dr. Scott Pickle is an accomplished California public school superintendent, author, keynote speaker, and recognized leader in instructional innovation, equity, and educational leadership. He is the best-selling author of Upright and Impact Mentoring, and his most recent work, Impact Artificial Intelligence, explores the transformative role of AI in the classroom. His thought leadership has been featured in ACSA’s EdCal, on national podcasts, and at major conferences across the country.
Dr. Pickle is the founder of Impact One and Indelible Worldwide, initiatives devoted to mentoring and amplifying diverse educational voices. Since 2014, he has published more than 300 entries on his blog, Pickle Bytes, offering insight, reflection, and inspiration to educators. His academic background includes a doctorate in educational leadership from Grand Canyon University, along with degrees and certifications from Fresno State University, National University, UCLA, and Harvard.
A passionate advocate for mentoring, leadership development, and the power of consistent incremental change, Dr. Pickle has been recognized by the California Future Farmers of America and the California State Assembly for his contributions to student leadership, equity, and academic innovation. Blending research with lived experience, his collaborative leadership inspires systems that elevate achievement, expand opportunities, and empower educators to make a lasting impact on students, colleagues, and communities.