She lives in Black Mountain with husband, Sam, and Mollie Bea, a chocolate cocker spaniel. Linda is a graduate of Catawba College in N.C., and earned a M.A. from Presbyterian School of Christian Education, Richmond, Va. She also completed additional studies in early childhood education at The University of Rio Grande, in Rio Grande, Ohio. Linda’s passions include working with young children and their families, ACC Basketball, and spending time with her grand twins Andrew and Lauren. She looks forward to becoming a better gardener and bread maker in retirement, as well as being a lifelong learner.