Sister Linda Bittner

Hometown: Darmstadt, Indiana

Entrance Date: September 6, 1965

First Profession Date: June 7, 1967

Perpetual Profession Date: August 8, 1971

Educational Background:
• Certification, English as a Second Language, Indiana University (1996)
• Master’s degree in Elementary Education - Indiana University (1974)
• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education - St. Benedict's College (1970

Work Background:
• 2010-present: Instructional Assistant and tutor, Ferdinand Elementary School, Ferdinand, IN
• 2000-2010: ESL Teacher/Administrator, North Spencer Adult Education Center, Dale, IN
• 1994-2000: ESL Teacher, Marian Heights Academy, Ferdinand, IN
• 1990-1994: Teacher, St. Joseph School, Corydon, IN
• 1988-1990: Teacher, St. Luke School, Indianapolis, IN
• 1985-1988: Secretary/Bookkeeper, Kordes Retreat Center, Ferdinand, IN
• 1983-1985: Teacher, Holy Redeemer School, Evansville, IN
• 1972-1983: Teacher, Ireland Elementary School, Ireland, IN
• 1970-1972: Teacher, St. Joseph School, Evansville, IN
• 1968-1970: Teacher, Holy Redeemer School, Evansville, IN

Present Ministry: Instructional Assistant at Ferdinand Elementary School; Remediation and Tutoring after school; Monastery Service

Other Interests: Walking, cooking, noticing and being grateful for beauty around me.

What attracted me to this community: The joyful spirit of the Benedictine Sisters who taught me in grade school and high school.