Linda Schrenko is a former superintendent of schools in the U.S. state of Georgia who was convicted on an embezzlement scheme and sentenced to 8 years in federal prison.
During her tenure, she generated controversy by advocating the teaching of creationism in schools and so was often in conflict with Governor Roy Barnes.
In 2002, Schrenko sought the Republican nomination for governor of Georgia against Bill Byrne and Sonny Perdue.
She stole $600,000 in federal funds set aside for educational services for deaf children and those in the governor's honors programs.
She was also fined $414,000 in restitution and was required to serve three years' probation and 100 hours of community service upon being released.