Linda Bone
Dr. Linda Karges-Bone is a "Teachers' Teacher" who brings research and practice together with anecdotes from 40 years in the field. Her vision for Title 1 sites is that all children have access to passionate, creative teachers who not only understand the neuro-biology of students’ brains, but their own capacities for both IQ and EQ. Through university affiliation, extensive television, radio, and now social media platforms, Dr. Bone mixes a unique cocktail of research, practical strategies, real world Title I stories, and unfailing humor. Her books, blogs, and workshops give teachers information and assurance, fueling their brains with new ideas and fresh excitement about the work. In one of her most popular articles, Dr. B notes that “teachers do brain surgery from the inside out”. But to operate ( figuratively) at that level, one must maintain a meta-cognitive state. The constant assault of micro-stressors impedes teachers work and damages their own brains and bodies in the effort. Helping teachers to recognize their P-Factor to fuel continuous improvement is her goal for ESEA 2025 in Austin, TX.