Linda Farr Darling is the Eleanor Rix Professor of Rural Teacher Education in the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia, a position dedicated to preparing, recruiting, and supporting rural teachers for British Columbia through research, teaching, and policy work. As part of her role, she oversees a UBC teacher education program located in the West Kootenays where she teaches courses on rural issues and the ethical dimensions of teaching and learning. Linda’s current research focuses on place-conscious learning in K–12 classrooms and in teacher preparation. She is also studying the potential role of schooling in rural revitalization efforts. She is working with research partners in New South Wales to explore Australian initiatives in this area.