Linda Arms Gilbert

Dr. Linda Arms Gilbert is a native of Murfreesboro and is currently serving as the Associate Director for Instruction and Professional Development of the Murfreesboro City Schools. She is an adjunct faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University in the Department of Educational Leadership and will be joining Cumberland University in an adjunct position this fall. Dr. Gilbert received her B.S. degree in elementary education, her M.A.T. degree in music, and her Ed.S. degree in administration and supervision from Middle Tennessee State University. She received her Ed.D. Degree in curriculum and instruction from Tennessee State University. The 1998 Tennessee Teacher of the Year, Dr. Gilbert is a frequent speaker at regional, state, and national conferences, and is an adjudicator throughout Tennessee for various instrumental ensemble events. She is a member of numerous professional organizations, has served as the president of the Middle Tennessee Education Association, is a member of various local boards, and has been recognized by many state and regional organizations for her work in education. She is listed in numerous Who¹s Whos and has been featured in the Innovator section of NEA Today with her work as a teacher in establishing music keyboard labs.

In her role as Associate Director, Dr. Gilbert supervises all areas of instruction for the Murfreesboro City Schools. In addition, during the past two years, she has authored almost $3 million in grants for the system, has served as the liaison between many community organizations/businesses and the school system, and has worked with governmental, social service, and volunteer agencies to develop the Franklin Heights and Mercury Heights areas of Murfreesboro into safe communities where residents can reach their potentials for success and happiness.