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Linda McDermott Campus Director   Email: president@eldoradops.com Phone: (480) 502-6878 extension 154   Since the age of three, when my mother operated a private preschool in Kansas, I have always wanted to be a teacher.

I received a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, a Master's in Elementary Education and 30 hours of Special Education at Arizona State University.

My mother, Virginia Berry, and I began El Dorado Private School as a family-owned and operated preschool in 1970 after receiving my first degree. Since its inception, it has grown from a two room, nine student school to a multi-grade level campus.

My career began as a pre-kindergarten and then kindergarten teacher. I have used my 40+ years of teaching experience to lead innovative teaching styles, implement individualized curriculum standards and low student/teacher ratios, and create a family-like atmosphere for teachers, staff, students, and families. Utilizing my knowledge and expertise, the results of my guidance and direction have led El Dorado Private School to the forefront of academics, which can be measured by reviewing the SAT-10 annual test results.