Linda “Tess” Tessier is a retired Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies from Youngstown State University who moved to Hillsborough with her wife, Tara, in 2016. She recalls a comment on her first-grade report card that read, “Linda is fairly well-adjusted in spite of her advanced reading level.” Having experienced first-hand how it feels to have books taken away, she is a passionate advocate for libraries and for kids’ right to read whatever inspires them. “Tess” is also a published writer, poet and animal lover (especially dogs and horses). She also serves on the Board of The Bummer Fund, an organization in Ohio that provides funds for emergency veterinary needs.
