Linda Canfield Scheer

Background

Scheer, Linda Canfield was born on October 16, 1942 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Daughter of Irving Rockwood Canfield and Gwendolyn Jane Bradley.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, University Connecticut, 1964. Master of Public Administration, New York University, 2004.

Career

Teacher grade 1 Middletown (Connecticut) School District, 1964-1965, Riverhead (New York ) School District, 1965-1966. Founder, director Ecumenical Nursery School, Mattituck, New York, 1969-1976. Certified teacher Long Island Head Start, Greenport, 1976-1978, site manager, 1978-1988, staff development coordinator Patchogue, New York, 1988-1992, site manager, grant writer Shirley and Center Moriches, 1992-1995.

Training/technical assistance coordinator Steinhart School Education New York University Head Start Quality Improvement Center for Disabilities, New York City, 1995—2003. Consultant, since 2003. Program reviewer Department Head Start Agency for Children and Families, United States Department Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, 1991-1995, since 2004.

Grant app reviewer United States Dept Health and Human Services, Office Community Services Economic Development, since 2003. Trainer and consultant early education and not for profit management.

Achievements

• Linda Canfield Scheer has been listed as a noteworthy educational, management consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Reading, computing, travel.

Connections

Married Charles F. Scheer, Junior, February 1, 1964 (divorced 1975). Children: Laurie Ann Osczepinski, David Charles.