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

  • Enrollment Forecasting as a Strategic Financial Tool This item is protected

    May 8, 2026
    This webinar presents a strategic approach to enrollment forecasting that blends the enrollment team’s relational insights with financial analysis and data modeling. Learn how to strengthen projections using internal data alongside external signals.
  • There's More Room for Change Than You Think This item is protected

    April 24, 2026
    To stay competitive in today’s educational landscape, independent schools should modernize spaces by aligning with evolving pedagogical trends and technology advancements. Learn how existing spaces can be transformed to better serve a campus community.
  • Effortless Efficiency: Payroll to Performance This item is protected

    April 13, 2026
    Efficiency is paramount through the entire Human Resources function. In this webinar, HR leaders and business officers will explore how to streamline workforce management from payroll processing to performance evaluation.
  • Mission (and Margin) Possible: Leveraging Campus Assets This item is protected

    March 30, 2026
    From summer programs and rentals to strategic partnerships, schools can unlock new income streams. This webinar explores practical strategies to maximize underutilized assets, assess operational readiness, and design sustainable initiatives.
  • 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.

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