Mrs. Linda Drake currently serves as a Librarian at Forest Brook Middle School. She joined the North Forest Family in 2001 as a Dance Teacher at Oak Village Middle School. During Mrs. Drake’s employment she has consistently demonstrated her conscientiousness and genuine commitment to the education of Middle School youth as well as a concern for their social growth through positive enrichment activities. She is a highly competent educator who performed above and beyond the call of duty. Mrs. Drake started her career in 2001 as a Dance teacher at Oak Village along with the responsibility of a classroom teacher she served as cheerleader sponsor and Oak Village’s dance line (Vikinette) sponsor. Through enthusiasm, hard work, and careful planning her students have won many awards in dance and cheer competitions. Her dedication has prepared students to experience success and prepared them for success in high school; and many of her students have been accepted in award winning high school groups.