Linda-Dennison

Linda Dennison

Interim Chief Financial and Operating Officer

Walnut Hill School for the Arts

Natick, MA

Linda Dennison is currently the interim chief financial officer at Walnut Hill School for the Arts. She previously served as the chief financial officer for Glenelg Country School in Ellicott City, Maryland and as the director of finance and comptroller for Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachussetts. Dennison has also been the chief business officer at Indian Creek School, where she played a critical role in negotiating the sale of one campus, while creating and implementing a flexible tuition model and at Baltimore Lab School, where she helped the school spin off as an independent entity. Dennison is currently serving on the NBOA Board of Directors, and previous appointments include the board of Tabor Academy, which she chaired; board of Summit Montessori School, which she chaired; and board of the Association of College Counselors of Independent Schools. Linda is a graduate of Tabor Academy, has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Southern Maine, a master’s degree in education from Johns Hopkins University, and is a CPA. Dennison is a 2019 recipient of NBOA’s Will J. Hancock Unsung Hero Award.

Online Courses

Past Webinars

  • Blending Respect and Efficiency in the Business Office This item is protected

    February 20, 2026
    Join members of NBOA’s volunteer Human Resources Council for a practical discussion on strategies to safeguard your working hours without compromising collegial relationships —all while saving time.
  • Facing the Aftermath of Disaster: Lessons & Preparedness Strategies This item is protected

    February 6, 2026
    Hear firsthand experience navigating the Palisades Fire and discover practical lessons in evacuation, business continuity, board governance and emergency response planning to help your organization prepare for the unexpected.
  • Business Office & Admissions Partnering on Net Tuition Revenue This item is protected

    January 23, 2026
    It’s essential to manage enrollment and financial aid in a consistent, sustainable and predictable way — but doing so can be complex and challenging. Learn how established sustainable net tuition revenue targets support mission, program and budget.
  • Optimizing the Auxiliary Workforce: Compliance, Culture & Sustainability This item is protected

    January 9, 2026
    This webinar invites school leaders to rethink auxiliary staffing — across summer, afterschool, enrichment and other programs — as a lever for sustainability, compliance and culture-building.
  • The Fine Art of Handling Conflict for Business Officers This item is protected

    December 5, 2025
    This webinar will equip attendees with practical strategies to navigate disputes with clarity and confidence, and offers actionable insights on handling complaints and resolving conflict in ways that foster collaboration and strengthen relationships.

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