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Linda Barnes is an Adjunct Instructor of Developmental Writing at Northland College, which announced its closure at the end of the 2024–25 academic year. She holds a Master of Arts in Education-Reading from Meredith College (Raleigh, NC), a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Kentucky (Lexington, KY). Her career spans over 15 years in non-profit program management and 15 years in education, including teaching developmental reading and English at a North Carolina community college and high school-level instruction. She has also administered teen parenting programs, services for homeless families, and worked with seniors.
Her professional focus includes adult education methodologies, as evidenced by her master’s thesis on using a book club model in developmental reading courses. Barnes is a Peace Corps volunteer alumni (Philippines, early 20s) and strongly aligns with Northland College’s environmental mission.
She teaches English 110 and actively engages in community-oriented activities such as dragon boat racing, cross-country skiing, and hiking. No scientific awards, grants, or lab affiliations are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
