Linda was born in Portland, Maine, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Boston University. She pursued advanced studies in English Literature at New York University and the University of Kent in Canterbury, United Kingdom.

Her professional career began in public relations writing before transitioning to education, where she dedicated 32 years as a middle school teacher. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a deep commitment to communication, literacy, and student development.

Linda is married to a mathematician, computer scientist, and music scholar, reflecting a shared appreciation for interdisciplinary learning and the arts.