Linda was the first Adult Education Family Literacy teacher in the Family Tree Program at Mesa Public Schools. She later served as the district Adult Education and Family Literacy Director. In addition to her work with the school district, Linda taught part time at Chandler Gilbert Community College. In retirement, Linda was instrumental in creating a church-based adult school which continues to provide free classes in GED, ESL and Citizenship preparation.

People who knew her know how passionate she was about adult education and family literacy, and many were inspired by her dedication to help all adults reach their full potential.  Her son, Rick Mead, describes Linda:

“Mom had to be a teacher. She often second guessed her profession of choice and the road that led her there, but there was no way she could not have been a teacher. Every second to mom was a teaching experience. Either she was being taught or was teaching others. There was no in-between. She always saw teaching as an adventure. Every culture—Every person—Every story—is an adventure.”