Background
Dawson, Linda Smith was born on August 10, 1945 in Kinston, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of Jerry Herman and Sue LaRoque (Hardy) Smith.
Dawson, Linda Smith was born on August 10, 1945 in Kinston, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of Jerry Herman and Sue LaRoque (Hardy) Smith.
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, East Carolina University, 1966. Master of Arts in Education, East Carolina University, 1974. Certified education specialist, East Carolina University, 1989.
Teacher, Lenoir County Schools, Kinston, North Carolina, 1967-1970; teacher, Kinston City Schools, since 1970.
Member advisory board Kinston Rainbow Assemby, 1981-1989. Member Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, National Association of Female Executives, National Education Association, North Carolina Association Educators (vice president since 1991, state professional rights and responsibilities commission since 1990, state legislation contact team since 1990, state resolutions committee since 1991, congressional contact team since 1991), Order Eastern Star (worthy matron 1983-1984, district chairman scholarship fund 1987-1988), Shriners (worthy high priestess 1989-1990), Beta Sigma Phi (charter, past officer), Phi Delta Kappa, Kappa Delta Phi.
Married Richard Paurice Dawson Junior, December 7, 1963. Children: Linda Sue Dawson Edmundson, Lisa Dawn, Kimberly Diane.