Linda Carol Gaskins

Background

Gaskins, Linda Carol was born on August 3, 1963 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Daughter of Frank Rogers and Colleen (Coffey) Brewer.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, University Tennessee at Martin, 1985. Master of Science in Education, University Tennessee at Martin, 1989.

Career

Mathematics and reading tutor, Dyslexia Foundation of Memphis, 1982-1988; mathematics supervisor, Dyslexia Foundation of Memphis, 1987-1988, 91; teacher 5th grade, Briarcrest Ridgeway Elementary School, Memphis, 1985-1988; teacher 6th grade mathematics and science, Shelby County Schools, Memphis, 1990-1991; graduate assistant, U. Tennessee, Martin, 1988-1989; teacher 4th grade nongraded classroom, St. Benedict at Auburndale, Cordova, Tennessee, 1991-1993; workshop facilitator reading, writing and listening areas, State. Technology Institute at Memphis, since 1993. Curriculum development for Work Keys Training Workshops, Memphis, also Greenwood, Mississippi, since 1996.

Speaker in field.

Achievements

• Linda Carol Gaskins has been listed as a noteworthy educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer coordinator West Tennessee Special Olympics, Martin, 1984, 85, 86. Organizer alumni readers bureau Briarcrest Christian School, Memphis, 1995-1996. Member Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, International Dyslexia Association (charter West Tennessee chapter, secretary 1988-1991), Dyslexia Foundation Memphis, National Council Teachers English, Quill and Scroll, Phi Delta Kappa.

Interests

• Avocations: singing, cooking, writing, gardening, fishing.

Connections

Married Jeffrey Thomas Gaskins, May 25, 1991. Children: Frank Everett, Casey William, Joseph Earl.

Father:

Frank Rogers Brewer

Mother:

Colleen (Coffey) Brewer

Spouse:

Jeffrey Thomas Gaskins

child:

Casey William Gaskins

child:

Joseph Earl Gaskins

child:

Frank Everett Gaskins