Linda Ellington

Affiliate Faculty, MA in Organizational Leadership

Linda Ellington
Email
lellington@middlebury.edu

After working in IBM for 23 years, Dr. Linda Ellington is an Associate Dean of Business at Southern New Hampshire University.  She conducted her doctoral research at the University of Oxford and the University of Warwick, United Kingdom.  Her research focus is on the intersection of leadership and organizational change, uncovering strategies that explore how effective leaders navigate complex challenges to make impactful strategic choices. Dr. Ellington has published extensively in top-tier journals, scholarly books, and is a member of several university doctoral dissertations, such as at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Beyond academia, she has published eight children’s books in the genre of bullying and taking care of the planet. She collaborates with community leaders to read stories to children, fostering a love of literacy and inspiring the next generation of readers.  

As both a passionate educator and a dedicated scholar, Dr. Ellington actively teaches and works with students while leading cutting-edge research initiatives. She is invested in understanding how leadership practices influence innovation and team performance in organizations.  As a professor, she has the ability to guide students, teams, foster innovation, and drive strategic decision making.  She uses her effective communication, curriculum design, and student engagement skills to inspire and educate learners across academic domains. 

Areas of Interest

As a teacher and researcher, Dr. Ellington thrives on a deep curiosity and desire to explore the unknown.  A fascination with understanding complex ideas, uncovering new facts, or developing innovation is part of her intellectual passion.  Her motivation comes from seeing students develop, evolve, and reach their goals.  The ability to inspire students in their academic journey is a significant source of joy for her.  The learning process never stops, and she constantly wants to improve, whether through refining teaching methods, expanding knowledge, or tackling new research questions. The ability to grow professionally while contributing to the broader academic community provides a lifelong source of motivation for Dr. Ellington. 

Academic Degrees

  • EdD in Educational Leadership, Florida Atlantic University
  • MA in Human Resource Development, Palm Beach Atlantic University
  • BS in Organizational Development, Palm Beach Atlantic University

Publications

  • Wang, V., & Ellington, L. (2025). Invisible Leadership in higher education: Rethinking power, purpose, and progress. Journal of Higher Education Policy and Leadership Studies.
  • Ellington, L. (2024). Organizational Storytelling: A Leadership Connection. Archway Publishing.
  • Ellington, L., & Stephens, M. (2024). The Effects of the Practices of Art, Music, and Religion on the Practices of Work.  Work and Society. Innovative Ink Publishing.
  • Ellington, L. (2024). Unleash AI into Higher Education: Why Not? Integrating AI into Pedagogical and Andragogical Education. IGI Global Publishing.
  • Wang, V., & Ellington, L. (2024). Integrating AI into One’s Teaching Philosophies and Dispositions in Higher Education. Integrating AI into Pedagogical and Andragogical Education. IGI Global Publishing.