Linda Kennedy

Happy Hands Teacher and Assistant Director

Since 1981

 Linda Kennedy has worked at Happy Hands for 45 years.  In 2019, she was named the Outstanding Private Educator of the Year by the Heritage Corridor Business Alliance.  She has an Associate’s Degree in Child Care and has also won the Midwest Excellence in Education Award for her work as director of an afterschool program.  Mrs. Kennedy truly loves each of her students and is loved in return.  She encourages all former students to come visit or send a note to tell her what they are up to!

Here are some of Mrs. Kennedy’s Favorite Things!  Favorite Color = blue; Snacks & Sweets = anything chocolate; Drink = Diet Pepsi; Fast Food = Wendy’s; Restaurant = Three Corners; Places to Shop = Target, Amazon; Hobby = Playing Tennis

“I honestly believe I have one of the best jobs because I get to work with children each day and help them grow.”