Wordsworth Academy
Linda Williams is the Executive Director for Education Services at Wordsworth, with responsibility for the development and management of educational programs and services at the Fort Washington and Ford Road campuses.
Prior to joining Wordsworth in 2012, she devoted 32 years to the School District of Philadelphia as an educator and advocate for students with disabilities, serving as a teacher of the deaf and hearing impaired, Special Education Director, Executive Director and most notably, Deputy Chief in the district’s Office of Specialized Services.
In 1998, Linda was recognized by the School District of Philadelphia with the Rose Lindenbaum Award for Excellence in Teaching. Other honors include the National Association of Black School Educators Administrators Award and recognition from City of Philadelphia’s Department of Human Services and the Eagles Youth Partnership.
Linda holds a Bachelors and Masters of Education Degree from Temple University and has completed all coursework for a Doctorate in Educational Leadership at NOVA Southeastern University. She holds certifications in Elementary Education, Deaf and Hearing Impaired, Supervisor of Special Education, Principal K-6 and a Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility.
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Wordsworth Academy
Wordsworth is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides a continuum of education, behavioral health treatment and child welfare services to children, adolescents and families. Our services include our Residential Treatment Program, special education programs, and a number of programs that are provided in homes, schools and the community. Founded in 1952 as The Matthews School, Wordsworth originally served students with reading disabilities. The name and scope of services changed in 1965 and the organization has grown from serving 20 students to serving more than 2000 children and youth each year. Wordsworth provides caring and professional services in a variety of settings, and continues to grow and introduce new programming to meet the changing needs of the community. Wordsworth provides evidenced-based and innovative therapeutic interventions and educational services based on the individual needs of our clients and families. We help clients identify strengths, foster resiliency, and develop skills so that each child can reach his/her full potential academically and socially. Strengthening families and helping children overcome emotional, behavioral and academic challenges is our primary goal. In many cases, healing from trauma must first occur. We recognize that each child's story is unique and tailor the treatment to each child's needs.