Linda Hoopes is the Head of School at Marin Primary and Middle School in Larkspur, where she has also served as Assistant Head of School and K-8 Director. Before joining MP&MS, she was the Director of Teaching and Learning at Blue Oak School in Napa. Previously, she spent nearly a decade as Middle School Head at Head-Royce School in Oakland. Earlier in her career,  Linda taught for 17 years in both elementary and middle schools, including four years at international schools in Italy and Brazil. She holds a Master’s Degree in Teaching Leadership from Saint Mary’s College of California  As a school leader, she values clear communication and collaboration. Linda looks forward to sharing insights from her leadership experiences while supporting and collaborating with emerging school leaders as they develop their own leadership skills.