Linda began her career as an elementary school teacher and then as a middle school mathematics teacher. During the twelve years Linda worked within a school district, she enjoyed many opportunities beyond the classroom. Her background as a mathematics teacher and curriculum specialist allowed her to:
- Help develop Washington’s State mathematics standards and assessment system and the accompanying professional development activities used across the state;
- Work with Dr. Rick Stiggins as one of Washington State’s Assessment Specialists;
- Co-direct the development of the Washington State Portfolio system; and
- Work for many years with the New Standards Project, creating and scoring tasks, portfolios, and helping with the development of their Reference Exam.
After leaving Washington State, Linda worked for the Council for Basic Education in states and districts across the country to facilitate standards development and implementation as well as conduct standards-systems alignment audits.
Strategic Teaching allows Linda to work at all levels of the
school system, bringing energy to developing high-quality standards, useful
assessments, and prepared teachers.