Linda Smith was born on October 9 in Union City. She attended many different schools like Union City Area High School,  Lope de Vega, Madrid, Spain, Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, PA, Edinboro University, and Wilkes University. She has an older brother and sister.

Some of her hobbies are yoga, hiking, traveling, cooking for her family, hanging out with her family. She also plays and sings for a band called Savage Daughter. When being asked what she would want to do when she’s older she said, “Haha.  Love it!  Hopefully I will never grow up.” She got into the job she did because she loves to do it, and she loves watching the children learn and grow.

She would love to travel almost anywhere. This summer she plans on visiting Machu Picchu, Peru. She said, “I love the awe and wonder of new places and people– learning about how other people live and think.”

When being asked about her favorite movie she said, “oh gosh too hard to pick. Anything with Sandra Bullock– I love comedies and dramas.” For the next vacation days she plans on creating a raised bed vegetable and flower garden, she will spend time with her granddaughters, travel a little, and sing with her band.

When asked about her favorite quotation she said, “Because you are alive, all things are possible” -Thich Naht Hahn.

The kind of animals that matches her personality are blue heron and yellow lab. Her dream vacation is to spend a month in Spain with her family. When being asked about the perfect date she said, “A perfect date begins with some music and dancing, laughter, lots of fun and good food.”

Her biggest pet peeve is someone who doesn’t try. She said her favorite food is something savory with a lot of green and color, rich– real food. She doesn’t play any sports, but she does enjoy doing yoga and hiking in the woods/mountains.

If she could give the readers some advice she would say… “Remember that you are inherently valuable and beloved– you are precious.”