Lynda Edgeson is a preschool teacher at Spencer Technology Academy in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago. She previously taught 1st grade at the school. In her current position, Lynda has the opportunity to work with some of the youngest learners in the school system and to prepare them for life. She teaches the beginning stages of phonics and number sense. Lynda considers it her responsibility to develop a foundation of learning in these young scholars in order to build their self-esteem and self-worth, as well as to prepare them for the academic world. She also leads a professional literacy club that ensures that teachers feel more supported while teaching literacy. She is a teacher facilitator for the Math Department of Chicago Public Schools, representing Belmont-Cragin Network 3. Lynda previously taught both 2nd grade and kindergarten at Kohn Elementary. Lynda became a teacher because of her passion to inspire children and absolutely loves seeing the light bulb go off when children learn something new. She is currently pursuing her Educational Doctoral Degree in Early Childhood Education through Concordia University. Lynda graduated from Illinois State University with a BS in Early Childhood Education and a MA from St. Xavier University in Reading Education.
