Linda Kardamis
Linda is the founder of Teach 4 the Heart, which began in 2013. She graduated from Pensacola Christian College with a degree in Math education.
Linda loves being able to stay connected to education and helping support teachers by working at Teach 4 the Heart.
A teacher could reach out to Linda for advice on classroom management, time management, & staying encouraged.
Linda is married to Tim, and they have 4 children ranging from ages 2-9.
Reading, spending time with her family, and playing the flute are some of Linda’s favorite things to do. When asked to describe Linda, our team used these words to describe her: humble, driven, innovative, knowledgeable, patient, encouraging, and grace-filled. She is also authentic and principled—a sure-footed leader. Her faith truly leads her.
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
- Romans 8:28
Alexx Seipp
Alexx has been working at Teach 4 the Heart since the spring of 2017. She has a background in Special Education and taught for 4.5 years in differing inclusion settings. Alexx is currently a foster mother and has helped raise 12 children in that role.
Alexx loves helping teachers and loves the flexibility that working at Teach 4 the Heart provides so she can still provide foster care and work. She also loves sharing (and using) the resources we have created here at Teach 4 the Heart to help other teachers be more successful and encouraged.
A teacher could reach out to Alexx if they needed support with children who have experienced trauma and/or have special needs.
Alexx and her husband, Rob, had the honor of adopting two of their foster children, McKinley (8) and Carter (5).
Alexx is super knowledgeable and well-researched. She is the person on our team who tackles problems with facts and knowledge she finds from books, podcasts, and any other resource she can find. She also loves paddleboarding, reading, playing board games, card games, escape room games—basically if it’s a game, she likes it!
For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
- Romans 8:38-39
BEKI JONES
Beki has 15 years experience teaching kindergarten through 5th grade students in public schools. She was a small group reading aide before becoming a licensed specialist with endorsements in reading instruction and English language development. Beki started working for Teach 4 the Heart in 2023, supporting in a number of day-to-day capacities as well as taking on the role of Student Success Manager.
Beki loves that she gets to work for a company that supports and encourages teachers with practical, faith-filled classroom management solutions.
Teachers could reach out to Beki for help with reading development & instruction, English language learners, organization, and classroom management.
Beki is married to Jonathan (also an elementary teacher!) and they have two dogs, Drake & Cricket. They live in Oregon and enjoy cheering for the Oregon State Beavers, kayaking, playing board games with friends, hiking, reading, and teaching!
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your path straight.
- Proverbs 3:5-6
Jen Frey
Jen Frey is a high-school math teacher from Kansas with 5 years in the classroom. Jen has been working for Teach 4 the Heart’s sister company MathLight for a year and a half and has moved into the role of Promo Manager & Ads coordinator here at T4TH as of summer of '21.
Jen knows how difficult being a teacher is, so she loves that her work in our companies support and encourage Christian educators.
A teacher could reach out to Jen for advice on adding creativity to lesson plans and brainstorming solutions to problems. She loves to do things like that!
Jen is married to Cory and they have 3 sons. They also run an A/V business that specializes in servicing churches.
Jen loves cooking, hiking, and planning day trips for her family. She is also known for making the world’s BEST cheesecake.
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.
- Galatians 6:9
Sarah Humes
Sarah has taught Spanish, speech, ESL, and tutored math, and while she always loved teaching, she considers serving teachers at Teach 4 the Heart her dream job. She finds great joy in following Jesus and connecting with His people. Here at Teach 4 the Heart, Sarah is a customer experience manager, writer, and speaker.
She loves working for Teach 4 the Heart as encouragement is her spiritual gift and she gets to use that in her roles supporting educators here. She also feels that Teach 4 the Heart aligns with all her family’s core values.
A teacher could reach out to Sarah if they needed help with relationships, minimalism, anxiety or depression.
Sarah & her family enjoy the beaches of Lake Erie, board games, puzzles, musicals, & hosting international students. Sarah is known for her quirky sense of humor and taking any day from ordinary to special.
The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.
- Zephaniah 3:17