Linda Cerynik has worked with children and families for over 30 years. She graduated from William Paterson University in New Jersey with a Bachelor of Arts in English Writing. At that time, she also completed the university's teacher training program and was certified for grades K-8 in New Jersey. Upon moving to Pennsylvania, she obtained her Teaching Certificate from the Pennsylvania Department of Education and is certified to teach in Pennsylvania. Linda is currently certified for grades K-12, with special certification in English and Language Arts.

Most of Linda’s teaching has been in the homeschool community. In the context of homeschool co-ops, she has taught pre-school, various elementary-level classes, and writing classes for all ages. She and her husband home educated their children for 15 years. Linda has extensive experience in various curricula, methods, and educational approaches. She has performed homeschool evaluations since 2009 and served in the leadership of a homeschool co-op from 2013-2016. She currently teaches 6th and 9th grade English at the University Scholars Program of PALCS (Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School.) Linda is passionate to see children thrive. She started Roots to Wings to empower families to create and sustain a successful homeschool.