Linda Hoyt has had a rich array of experiences in education ranging from classroom teaching to working as a reading specialist, curriculum developer, Title I teacher, staff developer, and Title I District Coordinator.

She is the author of twenty-four powerful professional books, six video programs, and instructional resources published with National Geographic School Publishing and Rigby Education. Her energetic presentation style and practical strategies have made her one of the most requested literacy speakers in the United States.

Linda and her husband, Steve, live in Oregon where they enjoy outdoor activities and quiet walks on the beach.