Linnea Smith President – Director of Home Instruction and Private Placements, worked for North Coast and CEI early in her career, and worked behind the scenes on the NCES Board for a decade prior to returning to North Coast full time. Linnea returned full-time to North Coast following 16 years working in management and development in the Broadway Theatre Industry.Linnea does an exemplary job matching our tutor qualifications to each student’s unique needs for maximum academic success. She coordinates services for families and students needing academic support, gifted needs, and advanced placement support. She is particularly sensitive to the highly specialized tutoring needs of students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

Linnea Smith has a degree from The George Washington University in Theatre, Psychology, and English. She attended Hawken Upper School which had a formative impact on her academic pursuits. She has also studied and implemented conflict resolution strategies.

As Carole Richards’ daughter, Linnea was raised to understand that each student is unique. Life-long exposure to different learning styles has enabled Linnea to see the distinctive needs for each student. She finds fulfillment in helping families find the best solutions to their educational needs. She excels at creative thinking and problem-solving. 

Linnea has been happily married since 2005, and has two amazing daughters.