Author Profile:  Lynda A.  Topper

Lynda Topper was a teacher of English on the High School level for 29 years in the Baltimore City and Baltimore County, Maryland Public School Systems.  For ten of those years she also taught two elective courses in Theatre Arts and directed the extracurricular student plays and five faculty productions.  These are the years she had the good fortune wot work with many enthusiastic students and faculty members who provided the experience and inspiration for her book, Theatre Games & Activities. 

Lynda was born in Baltimore City and grew up in the Hamilton area.  After receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education with a major in English from Towson State College, she began her teaching career.  Taking courses at night and in the summer, she earned her Masters Degree in Secondary Education.  Now retired, she spends her time reading, traveling, swimming, and enjoying nature.