Episode 58

Reverend Linda Butler

Host Ed Sutkowski talks with Reverend Linda Butler, President, District #150 School Board / New Promise Director, South Side Mission.

Reverend Butler was born in Peoria, the 10th of 13 siblings, was a Romeo B. Garrett Scholar and received her degree in Journalism from Bradley University. Linda is an ordained minister and was associated with WPEO Christian Radio for 21 years as a director of both public affairs programs and community relations. Linda is President of Peoria School District 150 and is the New Promise Director of the South Side Mission – in charge of a shelter for homeless women and women with children. Reverend Butler discusses the role of education, the challenges of educators and her role in allowing others to achieve “success.”

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