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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Robbin Evans
Elementary Teacher

BS, Alabama State University

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Cherie Fowler
Elementary Teacher

MEd, Delaware State University
BS, Delaware State University

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Laurieanne Portell
Elementary Teacher

MS, Texas A&M
BS, Missouri State

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Dominick Gilbert
Elementary Teacher

BA, College of Saint Scholastica

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McKenzie Johnson
Elementary Teacher

BS, Old Dominion University

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Dominique Justice
Elementary Teacher

MA, The Catholic University of America,
MEd, Concordia University

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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.