Linda Diane Gaddis was born in Chicago on April 22, 1950 and grew up on the city’s south side. A graduate of Lindbloom Technical High school she went on to attend Loyola University graduating with a Bachelor’s in Education. Teaching has been her lifelong passion as she believes that education is the key that will unlock the door to opportunity and success. She is an educator, writer, and presenter. Her travels to Africa have both inspired her to write and provided material for some of her upcoming works. Her practices in the field of education have been featured in the Public Broadcast Station documentary “About the Children”. According to Linda, “The journey has been long but now I know that it has been well worth it!”