Background
Rakers, Linda Mcward was born on September 19, 1947 in Taylorville, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Gail Elsworth and Sara Kathryn (Sauter) McWard.
Rakers, Linda Mcward was born on September 19, 1947 in Taylorville, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Gail Elsworth and Sara Kathryn (Sauter) McWard.
Bachelor of Science, Illinois State University, 1969. Master of Science, Illinois State University, 1971. Certified reading, Illinois State University, 1971.
Doctor of Philosophy, Southern Illinois University, 1991.
Principal, Early Childhood Center, Springfield, Illinois, 1986-1988; principal, Fairview Elementary School, Springfield, since 1988.
Elder 1st Presbyterian Church, Springfield, 1987-1990. Member placement committee Junior League of Springfield, 1985-1990. Member Community and District Long Range Strategic Planning Committee, Springfield, 1992.
Member Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (associate, presenter 1989-1992), Illinois Education Association (life).
Married Richard J. Rakers, January 25, 1969. Children: Kara Lindsay, Mackenzie McWard.