Linda Swift

Linda Swift is a seasoned educational professional currently serving as a Senior College & Career Counselor at James Lawson High School within Metro Nashville Public Schools since July 2020, where responsibilities include advising 260 seniors on post-secondary options and tracking graduation data. Prior roles at Metro Nashville Public Schools include positions as a High School Counselor at Antioch High School and earlier as a Middle School Counselor intern. Linda's experience includes significant contributions during graduate assistantship at Vanderbilt Peabody College and internships in elementary and high school counseling. Previously, Linda managed operations for Teach For America and served as an Algebra I teacher in the Dallas Independent School District, achieving notable student success. Linda holds a Master of Education in Human Development Counseling from Vanderbilt University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Boston University.