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Linda Locke

Adjunct Faculty and Doctoral Faculty Advisor

linda.locke@franklin.edu

Profile

Linda S. Locke has been an educator for forty+ years, having spent twenty-one years as an elementary principal. Dr. Locke received her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership through Concordia University and currently teaches as adjunct faculty for Franklin University and University-of-the-People. She is the mother of three and the grandmother of three as well. She has dedicated her life to helping others learn how to improve relationships within a school setting and to foster a desire for personal growth and development. Dr. Locke and her husband Jon recently relocated to Cincinnati, Ohio where they are settling in to continue their ministry in discipling others in their purpose journey. In addition, Dr. Locke has written eight children’s books, six of which are on the topic of bullying, and four adult books which can all be found on her website www.lindaslocke.com. •What Do You Do With a Grampa? : a delightful book, illustrated by third graders that celebrates the wonderful loving relationship that children have with their Grampa: All ages •Bullied? Only If I Let Her! : A book written for Grades K-2 and illustrated by 4thgrader, Riley Johnson •Bully in Disguise: A Look Behind the Mask: A book written for grades 2-5 and illustrated by 5th grader Riley Johnson. This book includes 10 helpful tips for parents and teachers and Dr. Locke provides workshops based on this framework •Jillian and the Bully: Written for Grades K-3 •Gus and the Bully Goose: Written for PreK-1 •Jonathan Finds His Voice: Written for Grades 4-8 •Finley Finds a Friend: Delightful story for ages 0-6 •The ABCs of Bullying and What God Wants Me To Know – Grades K-3 •It Matters To This One – A Christian romance novel •He Reaches My Heart and Teaches Me -- a compilation of inspirational writings •He Reaches My Heart and Teaches Me, Part 2 – a continuation of inspirational writings. •Rescued for a Purpose – A Christian romance novel These books may be found at www. amazon.com/author/lockel or for more information: 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
2020 - Present
University of the People, Adjunct Faculty, on-line
2016 - 2020
Franklin University, Adjunct Faculty - Urbana
2016 - Present
Franklin University, Adjunct Faculty and Doctoral Faculty Advisor
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). 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

Professional Service

2018
Guest Speaker
West Carrollton Local Schools
(Moraine, 157) End Date: 2018
2018
Committee Member
ReviveOHIO
(Urbana, 157)
2015
Attendee, Meeting
Christian Heritage Ministries International
(Toledo ) End Date: 2015
2013
Committee Member
Week of Hope
(Urbana, 157) End Date: 2017
1999
Worship Leader
First Baptist Church
(Urbana, 157)
2024
Guest Speaker
MOPS
(St. Paris, 157) End Date: 2016
2024
Guest Speaker
Eaton Publc Schools
(Eaton, 157) End Date: 2017
2024
Guest Speaker
American Baptist Women
(Urbana, 157) End Date: 2016
2024
Guest Speaker
St. Andrews Lutheran Women's Conference
(Enon, 157) End Date: 2018
2024
Guest Speaker
Triad Local Schools
(North Lewisburg, 157) End Date: 2015