Dr. Jayme Linton selected as DoDEA Chief Academic Officer

Dr. Jayme Linton will step into the role of Chief Academic Officer for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) on February 6, 2025. 

“I am delighted with the selection of Dr. Linton to the mission critical position of Chief Academic Officer for DoDEA,” said Dr. Beth Schiavino-Narvaez, Director of DoDEA. “Dr. Linton has an unparalleled understanding of educational operations within DoDEA and will perform a vital role in sustaining high standards while preparing our students for future success. Dr. Linton is uniquely qualified to ensure that DoDEA continues to deliver on our promise of Excellence in Education for Every Student, Every Day, Everywhere.”

As Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Linton supports Director Schiavino-Narvaez in setting the strategic vision and supporting the instructional framework and educational approach for DoDEA's academic program.

“I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity to partner with the exceptional team of educators across DoDEA to provide the best possible education for the military-connected students we serve,” said Dr. Linton. “I am committed to building on our success, scaling up our most promising practices, and maintaining a relentless focus on coherence for greater alignment of supports for our students.”

Dr. Linton has served as Chief of Strategic & Organizational Excellence for DoDEA since August 2023. Prior to which she was DoDEA Education Projects Specialist beginning September 2021, and DoDEA Professional Practice and Improvement Specialist beginning September 2018.

Prior to joining DoDEA, Dr. Linton worked at Lenoir-Rhyne University beginning in 2012, where her positions included Program Coordinator, Master of Science in Online Teaching and Instructional Design; Instructor and Elementary Program Coordinator; and Director of Teacher Education. Between 2007 and 2012, Dr. Linton served as the Instructional Technology Facilitator, Staff Development Coordinator; and Instructional Coach for Newton-Conover City Schools. Dr. Linton began her career with six years as an elementary teacher in North Carolina.

Dr. Linton earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Western Carolina University in 2001, a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Appalachian State University in 2005, and a Ph.D. in Teacher Education and Development from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2014. She currently holds a K-6 teaching license and K-12 Curriculum Specialist license from North Carolina. 

Jayme is a proud mother to two energetic and fun-loving children, Anna, 17, and Deacon, 13. Her role as a parent leads her to continuously advocate for engaging and meaningful learning experiences for all children.

DoDEA plans, directs, coordinates, and manages prekindergarten through 12th grade education programs for school-age children of Department of Defense personnel who would otherwise not have access to high-quality public education. DoDEA schools are located in Europe, the Pacific, Western Asia, the Middle East, Cuba, the United States, Guam, and Puerto Rico. DoDEA also provides support and resources to Local Educational Agencies throughout the United States that serve children of military families.