Faculty and Staff
Meet our passionate educators
Our dedicated educators nurture curiosity and develop every student’s potential through engaging instruction and strong personal relationships. Passionate about their craft, they create meaningful learning experiences that go beyond academics to foster resilience and growth for each student. All are deeply committed to personalized learning, working closely with families to ensure true partnership in a child’s education.
Beyond their expertise, our teachers bring energy and personality into the classroom by creating dynamic, inviting learning environments. Their warmth and creativity make Linder a place where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
40%
have been teaching
more than 15 years
65%
have graduate degrees
in education or
related fields
100%
certified in
Orton-Gillingham (OG)
at an intermediate level
or higher
100%
have advanced training in
special education and
associated learning
strategies
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Kristin Linder
Founder & Head of School
MA, Georgetown University
MA, George Mason University
BA, Louisiana State University
Vanessa Aird-Gee
Associate Head of Middle & Upper School
EdD, Drexel University
MS, Drexel University
BA, State University of New York
Carly Robb
Chief of Operations & Finance
MSEd, The George Washington University
BS, Washington and Lee University
Erika Walther
Associate Head of Lower School & Special Education
PMC, Loyola University
MEd, Lesley University
BA, University of West Florida
Cherie Fowler
Elementary Teacher
MEd, Delaware State University
BS, Delaware State University
Dominique Justice
Elementary Teacher
MA, The Catholic University of America,
MEd, Concordia University
Jacob Sheldon
Middle School Teacher
MA, Western Governors University
BS, Western Governors University
Jessica Brown
After Care Coordinator & Substitute Teacher
MSEd, University of Maryland
BA, University of Maryland
Applying to Linder
Ready to apply? After speaking with our Head of School, if you think The Linder Academy is right for your student, apply online today.
Investing in your child's future
At Linder, we focus on personalized education that works—learning informed by research and tailored to each child. We emphasize interventions over accommodations, providing challenging academics alongside social-emotional learning, executive functioning, and other essential life skills.