Background
Jones, Linda Den Besten was born on November 17, 1947 in Harvey, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Neal and Edna Ruth (VerDught) Den Besten.
Jones, Linda Den Besten was born on November 17, 1947 in Harvey, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Neal and Edna Ruth (VerDught) Den Besten.
Bachelor, Hope College, 1968; Master of Education, DePaul University, 1971; Doctor of Philosophy, Loyola University, Chicago, 1979.
Teacher social studies, Hudsonville (Michigan) High School, 1968-1969; teacher, School District 144, Markham, Illinois, 1969-1971; special education teacher, School District 155, Calumet City, Illinois, 1971-1973; special education supervisor, Exceptional Children Have Opportunities Joint Agreement, South Holland, Illinois, 1973-1975; director special education, School District 152, Harvey, Illinois, since 1975.
Member Council for Exceptional Children (chapter president 1975-1976, vice president 1974-1975).
Married Alan Charles Jones, June 1, 1968. Children: Amanda, Matthew.