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Linda Locke

Adjunct Faculty and Doctoral Faculty Advisor

linda.locke@franklin.edu

Profile

Dr. Linda S. Locke retired from the public school setting after 38+ years of experience. The last 21 years were as an elementary principal. Dr. Locke has also taught as adjunct faculty at Ohio University for six years. She has taught for Franklin University as an adjunct since 2015 teaching Classroom Management, Growth and Development, Learning Theories, Phonics, and Reading in the Content Area. In addition, she has been a student teaching supervisor as well as running the student teaching seminar for several semesters. Dr. Locke also teaches for University of the People as an adjunct teaching Classroom Management in an on-line global setting. In addition, Dr. Locke recently retired from running an afterschool program for two years through a 21st Century grant at Graham Middle School in St. Paris, Ohio.

Dr. Locke has published 12 books which can be viewed on her author page (www.amazon.com/author/lockel) and resources are available on her website (www.lindaslocke.com).

Education

2014
Concordia University (River Forest, Illinois)
Doctor of Philosophy, School Leadership
1987
Ohio University (Athens, Ohio)
Master of Education, Elementary Education
1977
Ohio University (Athens, Ohio)
Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education

Work Experience

2020 - 2022
Champaign Family YMCA, Site Coordinator for 21st Century Grant, St. Paris,, Ohio
2020 - Present
University of the People, Adjunct Faculty, on line
2016 - Present
Franklin University, Adjunct Faculty and Doctoral Faculty Advisor
2016 - 2020
Franklin University, Adjunct Faculty - Urbana
2015 - 2020
Urbana City Schools, Subtitute Principal, Urbana, Ohio

Publications & Presentations

Locke, L. (2019). Rescued for a Purpose. Westbow Press. https://www.amazon.com/Rescued-Purpose-Linda-Locke-PhD-ebook/dp/B07ZJ14LTH/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=rescued+for+a+purpose+linda+locke&qid=1639681582&sr=8-1
Locke, L. (2018). The ABCs of Bullying and What God Wants Me to Know. Austin Macauley Publishers.
Locke, L. (2018). He Reaches My Heart and Teaches Me Part 2. Lighthouse Christian Publishing. https://www.amazon.com/He-Reaches-Heart-Teaches-Part/dp/1643731920/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=he+reaches+my+heart+and+teaches+me+part+2&qid=1639681301&sr=8-1
Locke, L. (2017). Finley Finds a Friend. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.
Locke, L. (2017). Gifts to Give Away. Chicken Soup for the Soul.
Locke, L. (2017). Jonathan Finds His Voice. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.
Locke, L. (2016). Gus and the Bully Goose. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.
Locke, L. (2016). Jillian and the Bully. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.
Locke, L. (2015). Bullied? Only If I Let Her!. Xulon Press.
Locke, L. (2015). Bully in Disguise: A Look Behind the Mask. Xulon Press.
Locke, L. (2015). He Reaches My Heart and Teaches Me. Christian Faith Publishing.
Locke, L. (2015). It Matters To This One. Christian Faith Publishing.
Locke, L. (2015). What Do You Do With a Grampa?. Xulon Press.
Locke, L. (2014). Bullied? Only If I Let Her!. Xulon Press.
Locke, L. (2014). Bully in Disguise: A Look Behind the Mask. Xulon Press.
Locke, L. (2014). What Do You Do With a Grampa?. Xulon Press.
Locke, L. (1992). Teacher Empowerment: Is Anybody Listening?. Journal of Democracy & Education, 6, pp. 29-33. Democracy & Education.

Professional Service

2017
Committee Member
ReviveOHIO
(Urbana, Ohio)
2017
Guest Speaker
St. Andrews Lutheran Women's Conference
(Enon, Ohio) End Date: 2017
2017
Guest Speaker
West Carrollton Local Schools
(Moraine, Ohio) End Date: 2017
2016
Guest Speaker
Eaton Publc Schools
(Eaton, Ohio) End Date: 2016
2016
Guest Speaker
MOPS
(St. Paris, Ohio) End Date: 2016
2015
Attendee, Meeting
Christian Heritage Ministries International
(Toledo)
2015
Guest Speaker
American Baptist Women
(Urbana, Ohio) End Date: 2015
2015
Guest Speaker
Triad Local Schools
(North Lewisburg, Ohio) End Date: 2015
2012
Committee Member
Week of Hope
(Urbana, Ohio) End Date: 2016