Dr. Beth Ackerman Associate f Dean DH 1150 D 582-2709 EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND ED.D University of Virginia, 2002 Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership Postgraduate Professional License in Administration M.ED Lynchburg College, 1997 Master of Education in Special Education Postgraduate Professional License in Specific Learning Disability, Emotional Disturbance, and Mental Retardation B.S. Liberty University, 1995 Bachelors of Science in General Studies Professional License in Elementary Education (K-8) TEACHING/ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE 2007-current Associate Dean, Professor Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA School of Education On-line Program and Graduate Studies Responsible for the day to day operations of the graduate and on-line programs in the School of Education. 2002-2007 Assistant Professor, Director of Field Experience, Coordinator of Special Education Program, Grant Administrator Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA School of Education Responsible for creating and teaching undergraduate and graduate special education courses as well as maintain the course syllabus, blackboard sites, planning, and grading. Responsible for approving and placing all graduate and undergraduate practicums, field experiences, student teachers, and internships in the Teacher Education Department. Responsible for overseeing the undergraduate and graduate special education programs. Writing and overseeing various special education grants now totaling over $250,000 in budgeted grant funds.
Page 2 Ackerman, Dr. Beth 2000 2002 Adjunct Faculty Member Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA Taught the graduate and undergraduate courses - Characteristics and Strategies for Teaching Students who are Mentally Retarded & Foundations of Exceptional Children. Devised syllabus, planned activities, lectured, and administered grades. 1997-2003 Principal Rivermont School, Centra Health, Lynchburg, Virginia Responsible for providing ongoing supervision of all staff and students, development and implementation of school curriculum, conducting and attending all staff meetings, IEP meetings, treatment team meetings, and inservices. Responsible for all school policies and procedures. 1995-1997 Special Education Teacher Rivermont School Lynchburg, Centra Health Responsible for education students with special needs. Duties include writing individual education plans, conducting meetings with parents, other team members, and community resource people, writing and implementing lesson plans for students that are emotionally disturbed, mentally handicapped, learning disabled, and other health impaired. Additional duties include planning open houses for parents, editing a monthly newsletter, and conducting staff inservices for Rivermont staff. 1996-1998 Tutor and Home Bound Instructor Campbell County Schools, Lynchburg City School, and Lynchburg Court Services Tutoring and home bound services for students who are emotionally disturbed and learning disabled 1993-1995 Behavior Specialist and Residential Support Provider Mental Health Services, Lynchburg, VA Responsible for caring for students who have behavioral disorders, learning disabilities, emotionally disabilities, and/or mentally handicaps. Duties include helping children with life skills, planning and organizing summer camps, training for different cases, and documenting cases. CERTIFICATIONS Professional Licenses currently held Virginia Department of Education, June 2011 o Regular Education K-8
Page 3 Ackerman, Dr. Beth o Mental Retardation o Specific Learning Disability o Emotional Disturbance o Administration and Supervision K-12 Association of Christian Schools International Professional License- Special Education Specialist, July 2010 PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITIONS Chancellor s Recognition for 10 Years of Service, Liberty University, 2011. Recognized as one of Lynchburg s 15 most influential people under the hill (under the age of 40), 2008. Elected as one of 12 emerging leaders for Centra Health s organization of over 2,000 employees in 2002-2003 Recognized for service at Rivermont School Chatham in 2002 Recognized for service at Rivermont School Lynchburg in 2003 Cited in a textbook Mental Retardation, 6 th Edition on the topic of fetal alcohol syndrome, 2003 Research Award from PDK s Lynchburg Chapter, 2001 SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY Publications Ackerman, B. (2011). GUIDE to Differentiated Instruction. Liberty University Press: Lynchburg, VA. Ackerman, B. and Quigley, M. (2010). Life Skills Instruction in a Time of Accountability. Nova Science Publishers: NY. Ackerman, B. (2011). Buena Mala Conducta. ACSI: Colorado Springs, CO. Ackerman, B. & Parker, K. (2011). Evaluation and mentoring of online faculty. Forum for Christian Teacher Educators. ACSI: Colorado Springs, CO. Ackerman, B. (2011). Using reinforcements for effective discipline. Christian Early Education, 12, 4, 12-15. Ackerman, B., Parker, K., & Parker, L. (2010). Enhancing Christian school experiences for pre-service teachers through service learning partnerships. Journal of Research on Christian Education, 19, 3, 325-337. Spradlin, K. & Ackerman, B. (2010). The effectiveness of computer-assisted instruction in developmental mathematics. Journal of Developmental Education, 34, 2, 12-14,16,18,42. Ackerman, B. (2009). Professional development in learning communities. Christian School Education. Association of Christian Schools International. Submitted August, 2009.
Page 4 Ackerman, Dr. Beth Parker, K., Parker, L. Ackerman, B., & Beckles, B. (2007). Enhancing Christian school field experiences through academic coaching in a service-learning partnership. In 2007 Forum for Christian Teacher Educators: The Role of Christian Higher Education with the K-12 Christian School Training the Future Generation of Leaders. 63-71. Purposeful Design Publications: Colorado Springs. Schoffstall and Ackerman ( 2007). Attitudes of pre-service physical educators at a faith-based university toward individuals with disabilities. Journal of Beliefs and Values. Ackerman, B. (2007). PRAISE: Effectively guiding student behavior. A guidebook for Association of Christian Schools International. Purposeful Design Publications: Colorado Springs. Ackerman, B. (2007). PRAISE: Christians educators and the difficult student. Christian Perspectives in Education, 1, 2. Ackerman, B. (2006, August). Learning self-determination: Lessons from the literature for work with children and youth with emotional and behavioral disabilities. Child & Youth Care Forum, 35, 4, 327-337. Ackerman, B. (2006, Fall) PRAISE for students with behavioral challenges. Kappa Delta Pi Record. Ackerman, M. (1999). Fetal alcohol syndrome: Implications for educators. (Available from Eric Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education). Presentations Ackerman, B. (2011-2014). Differentiated Instruction. Various school systems and ACSI throughout the east coast. Ackerman, B. (2011-2014). P.R.A.I.S.E. for Behavior Management. Various school systems and ACSI throughout the east coast. Ackerman. B. (2011). Piedmont Area Reading Council Annual Conference, Lynchburg, VA. Ackerman, B. (2011, March). Intentionality. ACSI Early Education Conference, Lancaster, PA. Ackerman, B. (2011, March). Successful Collaboration. ACSI Early Education Conference, Lancaster, PA. Ackerman, B. (2011, March). Classroom Climate. ACSI Early Education Conference, Lancaster, PA. Ackerman, B. (2011, March). Puzzling Classroom Behavior. ACSI Early Education Conference, Lancaster, PA. Ackerman, B. (2011, March). Early Identification of Children with Special Needs. ACSI Early Education Conference, Lancaster, PA. Ackerman, B. (2011, January). Early Identification for Children with Special Needs. ACSI Birmingham Educator Conference, Birmingham, AL. Ackerman, B. (2011, January). The Proactive Teacher. ACSI Birmingham Educator Conference, Birmingham, AL. Ackerman, B. (2011, January). It s Beyond Me. ACSI Birmingham Educator Conference, Birmingham, AL.
Page 5 Ackerman, Dr. Beth Ackerman, B. (2011, January). Reaching the Hard to Reach. ACSI Birmingham Educator Conference, Birmingham, AL. Ackerman, B. (2011, January). A Call to Reach All. ACSI Birmingham Educator Conference, Birmingham, AL. Ackerman, B. (2010, November). Differentiated Instruction. ACSI Washington, D.C. Educator Conference. Ackerman, B. (2010, November). PRAISE: Proactive Behavior Management. ACSI New England Educator Convention, Sturbridge, MA. Ackerman, B. (2010, November). Differentiated Instruction. ACSI New England Educator Convention, Sturbridge, MA. Ackerman, B. (2010, October). Evaluation and Mentoring of On-line Faculty. International Society for Exploring Teaching and Learning Conference, Nashville, TN. Ackerman, B. (2010, April). Classroom Management Part 2. Mid-Atlantic Association of Christian School International Webinar. Ackerman, B. (2010, March). It s Beyond Me. ACSI Northern Virginia Early Educators Conference. Ackerman, B. (2010, March). Early Identification for Children with Special Needs. ACSI Northern Virginia Early Educators Conference. Ackerman, B. (2010, March). The Proactive Teacher. ACSI Northern Virginia Early Educators Conference. Ackerman, B. (2010, March). Reaching the Hard to Reach. ACSI Northern Virginia Early Educators Conference. Ackerman, B. (2010, January). Classroom Management Part 1. Mid-Atlantic Association of Christian School International Webinar. Ackerman, B. (2009-2010). Beyond Me. ACSI Early Education Conferences for the Northeast Region. Ackerman, B. (2009-2010). Proactive Teacher. ACSI Early Education Conferences for the Northeast Region. Ackerman, B. (2009-2010). The Difficult Student. ACSI Early Education Conferences for the Northeast Region. Ackerman, B. (2009-2010). Early Identification for Children with Special Needs. ACSI Early Education Conferences for the Northeast Region. Ackerman, B. (2009-2010). A Call to Reach All. ACSI Early Education Conferences for the Northeast Region. Ackerman, B. (2010, January). Differentiated Instruction.. Association of Christian Schools International Galveston Convention. Galveston, TX. Ackerman, B. (2010, January). Puzzling Classroom Behaviors.. Association of Christian Schools International Galveston Convention. Galveston, TX. Ackerman, B. (2010, January). Proactive Behavior Management.. Association of Christian Schools International Galveston Convention. Galveston, TX. Ackerman, B. (2010, January). Dealing with the Difficult Student. Association of Christian Schools International Galveston Convention. Galveston, TX. Ackerman, B. (November, 2009). Mentoring and Evaluation of On-line Faculty. Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children. Charlotte, NC.
Page 6 Ackerman, Dr. Beth Ackerman, B. (2009, November). Differentiated Instruction.. Association of Christian Schools International Dallas Convention. Dallas, TX. Ackerman, B. (2009, November). Puzzling Classroom Behaviors.. Association of Christian Schools International Dallas Convention. Dallas, TX. Ackerman, B. (2009, November). Proactive Behavior Management.. Association of Christian Schools International Dallas Convention. Dallas, TX. Ackerman, B. (2009, November). Dealing with the Difficult Student. Association of Christian Schools International Dallas Convention. Dallas, TX. Ackerman, B. (2009, October). It s Beyond Me. Association of Christian Schools International East Virginia Early Educators Conference. Chesapeake, VA. Ackerman, B. (2009, October). Early Identification for Children with Special Needs. Association of Christian Schools International East Virginia Early Educators Conference. Chesapeake, VA. Ackerman, B. (2009, October). The Proactive Teacher. Association of Christian Schools International East Virginia Early Educators Conference. Chesapeake, VA. Ackerman, B. (2009, October). Reaching the Hard to Reach. Association of Christian Schools International East Virginia Early Educators Conference. Ackerman, B. (2009, October). The Proactive Teacher. Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. Orlando, FL. Ackerman, B. (2009, October). The Difficult Student. Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. Orlando, FL. Ackerman, B. (2009, October). Differentiated Instruction. Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. Orlando, FL. Ackerman, B. (2009, February). Early Identification of Children with Special Needs. Association of Christian Schools International Birmingham Convention. Birmingham, AL. Ackerman, B. (2009, February). Differentiated Instruction.. Association of Christian Schools International Birmingham Convention. Birmingham, AL. Ackerman, B. (2009, February). Puzzling Classroom Behaviors.. Association of Christian Schools International Birmingham Convention. Birmingham, AL. Ackerman, B. (2009, February). Proactive Behavior Management.. Association of Christian Schools International Birmingham Convention. Birmingham, AL. Ackerman, B. (2009, February). Dealing with the Difficult Student. Association of Christian Schools International Birmingham Convention. Birmingham, AL. Ackerman, B. (2008, November). PRAISE: Dealing with the Difficult Student. Association of Christian Schools International Washington DC Educator Convention. Arlington, VA. Ackerman, B. (2008, November). Proactive Behavior Management. Association of Christian Schools International Washington DC Educator Convention. Arlington, VA.
Page 7 Ackerman, Dr. Beth Ackerman, B. (2008, November). Differentiated Instruction. Association of Christian Schools International Washington DC Educator Convention. Arlington, VA. Ackerman, B. (2008, November). Puzzling Classroom Behaviors. Association of Christian Schools International Washington DC Educator Convention. Arlington, VA. Ackerman, B. (2008, November). Early Identification of Children with Special Needs. Association of Christian Schools International Washington DC Educator Convention. Arlington, VA. Ackerman, B. (2008, October). The Proactive Teacher. Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. Orlando, FL. Ackerman, B. (2008, October). The Difficult Student. Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. Orlando, FL. Ackerman, B. (2008, October). Differentiated Instruction. Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. Orlando, FL. Ackerman, B. (2008, October). Puzzling Classroom Behaviors. Southeast Washington, DC. Ackerman, B. (2008, October). Dealing with the Difficult Student. Southeast Washington, DC. Ackerman, B. (2008, October). Differentiated Instruction. Southeast Conference for the Association of Christian Schools International. Washington, DC. Ackerman, B. (2008, October). Early Identification of Children with Special Needs. Southeast Conference for the Association of Christian Schools International. Washington, DC. Ackerman, B. (2008, October). Proactive Behavior Management. Southeast Washington, DC. Ackerman, B. (2008, May). PRAISE: Effectively Guiding K-12 Student Behavior. International Community of Christian Teacher Educators Conference. Wenham, MA. Ackerman, B. (2007, November). Puzzling Classroom Behaviors. Southeast Washington, DC. Ackerman, B. (2007, November). Proactive Behavior Management. Southeast Washington, DC. Ackerman, B. (2007, November). Dealing with the Difficult Student. Southeast Washington, DC. Ackerman, B, & Parker, K. (2007, October). PRAISE for Students with Behavior Challenges. Virginia Federation of the Council for Exceptional Children: Education for Excellence Annual Conference. Charlottesville, VA. Ackerman, B., & Dunn, R. (2006, November) College for life: An On-
Page 8 Ackerman, Dr. Beth Campus Transition Program. Teacher Education Division of Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference. San Diego, CA. Parker, K. & Ackerman, B. (2007, February). Character Education in Literature-Based Instruction. America s Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Annual Meeting & Exhibits, New York, NY. Watson, S., Parker, K. Goodwin, M. & Ackerman, B. (2007, February). Improving Instruction for Teacher Candidates in Classroom Management and Discipline Issues. America s Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Annual Meeting & Exhibits. New York, NY. Ackerman, B. (2006, November). Dealing with the Difficult Student. Southeast Washington, D.C. Ackerman, B. (2006, November). Proactive Behavior Management. Southeastern Conference for the Association of Christian Schools International. Washington, D.C. Ackerman, B. (2006, November). Teaching for Different Modalities. Southeast Washington, D.C. Ackerman, B. (2006, November). Puzzling Classroom Behavior. Southeast Washington, D.C. Ackerman, B., Dunn, R., & Parker, K. (2006, October) College for life: An On- Campus Transition Program. Virginia Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference. Charlottesville, VA. Ackerman, B. (2006, March) Keys to Successful Collaboration. The Great Virginia Teach-In: A Call to Teach. Richmond, VA. Ackerman, B., Goodwin, M., & Johnson, K. (2005, November). What award winning urban teachers say. Kappa Delta Pi Convocation. Orlando, FL. Ackerman, B., Goodwin, M., & Johnson, K. (2005, November). Differentiated instruction according to award wining urban teachers. Phi Delta Kappa International Conference. New Orleans, LA. Parker, K. and Ackerman, B. (2004, November 10-13). Using bibliotherapy to improve reading comprehension and socially appropriate behavior. Presented at the Council for Exception Children Conference, Albuquerque, NM. Ackerman, B. (2004). Keys to collaboration. Virginia Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference, Charlottesville, VA. Ackerman, B. (2003, November). Teaching self-determination to students with emotional disabilities. Presented at the International Conference for Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders. St. Louise, MI Ackerman, B. (2003). Identification of children with disabilities. Mid-Atlantic Early Childhood Conference for the Association of Christian Schools International. Greensboro, NC. Ackerman, B. (2003). Proactive behavior intervention. Mid-Atlantic Early Childhood Conference for the Association of Christian Schools International. Greensboro, NC
Page 9 Ackerman, Dr. Beth Ackerman, B. (2003). Keys to collaboration. Mid-Atlantic Early Childhood Conference for the Association of Christian Schools International, Greensboro, NC Ackerman, B. (2003). Keys to collaboration. Presented at the State Conference for the Virginia Council for Exceptional Children Charlottesville, VA. SERVICE Publications Ackerman, B. (2011-current) Devotional Blog Series for Women of Faith. Ackerman, B. (2010). Service learning at a faith-based institution. SouthEast Education Network. Ackerman, B. (2009). Expanding your education. The American Feminist. Feminists for Life of America. Ackerman, B. (2008, August). Kick Off to 08-09. DLP SOE Faculty Newsletter. Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA. Ackerman, B. (2002, September). Teaching self-determination skills. Centra Health s News Digest, 16, 3. Presentations Ackerman, B. (2012, October). Preparing for your first day of teaching. Graduate Student Worker s Worshops. Liberty University. Ackerman, B. (2012, August). Preparing for Your First Day of teaching. Faculty Workshops, Liberty University. Ackerman, B. (2012, August). Differentiated Instruction. Redeemer Christian Classical School. Ackerman, B. (2012, August). Classroom Management. Redeemer Christian Classical School. Ackerman, B. (2011, November). Differentiated Instruction. Liberty Christian Academy. Ackerman, B. (2011, November). Decide Character Counts. Mom to Moms at Thomas Road Baptist Church. Ackerman, B. (2011, September). PRAISE. Grace Christian School. Ackerman, B. (2011, August). Differentiated Instruction. Timothy Christian Academy, Eastampton, NJ. Ackerman, B. (2011, August). Effectively Guiding Behavior (Classroom Management). Timothy Christian Academy, Eastampton, NJ. Ackerman, B. (2011, August). Differentiated Instruction. Atlantic Christian School, Egg Harbor, NJ. Ackerman, B. (2011, August). Effectively Guiding Behavior (Classroom Management). Atlantic Christian School, Egg Harbor, NJ.
Page 10 Ackerman, Dr. Beth Ackerman, B. (2011, August). Differentiated Instruction. West Bay Christian Academy, North Kingstown, RI. Ackerman, B. (2011, August). Effectively Guiding Behavior (Classroom Management). West Bay Christian Academy, North Kingstown, RI. Nemitz, D., Ackerman, B., Fuhr, A., & Rawls, K. (2011, April). Panel Discussion: Managing Conflict in the Online Environment. CUE Seminar. Ackerman, B. (2011, March). Online Learning Strategies. Virginia Professors of Educational Leadership, Spring Meeting, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA. Ackerman, B. (2010, August). Getting Ready to Teach a Class. Liberty University. Ackerman, B. (2010, August). Managing Conflict In LUO. Liberty University. Ackerman, B. (2010, August). Extreme Teaching. Rivermont Schools. Lynchburg, VA Ackerman, B. (2009, September). Behavior Management. Equipping for Academic Success, Thomas Road Baptist Church Women s Ministry. Ackerman, B. (2009, August). PRAISE: Effectively guiding student behavior. Christian Community Schools, Alexandria, VA. Ackerman, B. (2009, August). PRAISE. Wintergreen. Ackerman, B. (2009, August). Differential Instruction. Wintergreen. Ackerman, B. (2009, August). Differentiated Instruction. Rivermont Schools, Blacksburg, VA. Ackerman, B. (2009, August). Differentiated Instruction. Presentation for Grove Avenue Christian School. Richmond, VA. Ackerman, B. (2009, March). PRAISE: Dealing with the Difficult Student. Presentation for Lynchburg City Schools Best Practices 2009. Ackerman, B. (2008, October). Struggling Learners. Presentation for Liberty University Writers Conference. Lynchburg, VA. Ackerman, B. (2008, August). Differentiated Instruction. Presentation for Carlisle Christian Academy. Carlisle, PA. Ackerman, B. (2006, October) Special Education Law. Guest Speaker for Graduate Course in School of Law, Liberty University. Ackerman, B. (2006, October) Teaching English Second Language and IEPs. Guest Speaker for MLAN 419, Liberty University Ackerman, B. (2006, August). The Struggling Learner at LCA. Lynchburg Christian Academy. Ackerman, B. (2006, August). Ongoing Assessment: A Key to Differentiated Instruction. Lynchburg Christian Academy. Ackerman, B. (2006, May). Proactive Classroom Management for the College Student. Liberty University. Also presented in faculty workshops in August 2005 and February 2006. Ackerman, B. & Goodwin, M. (2006, March). Benchmark Assignments and NCATE. Liberty University Teacher Education Retreat. Ackerman, B. (2004). Behavior Management. Presentation for Liberty University s Kappa Delta Phi.
Page 11 Ackerman, Dr. Beth Ackerman, B. (2004). Differentiated Instruction. Presentation for Lynchburg Christian Academy. Ackerman, B. (2004). Positive Staff/Student Interactions. Presentation for Monroe Alternative School. Ackerman, B. (1999-2005). IDEA 1997. Guest lecturer for student teachers at Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA. Ackerman, B. (1999-2005). Helping students with disabilities succeed. Guest lecturer for student teachers at Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA. Ackerman, B. (1999-2005). Classroom techniques for managing behavior. Guest lecturer for student teachers at Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA. Ackerman, B. (2004, Spring). Proactive behavior management for the college student. Presented twice in faculty workshops at Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA. Ackerman, B. (2003, Fall). Emotional Disabilities. Guest lecturer for Foundations of Exceptionality class, Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, VA. Ackerman, B. (1998-2002). Classroom techniques for managing student Behavior. Conducted a workshop every year for three years for Pittsylvania County s Special Education Teachers. Ackerman, B. (2001). Teaching students with mental retardation. Participated in the videotaping for the graduate course for Liberty University s External Degree Program. Ackerman, B. (December 2000). Collaborating with your school. Presented at Pittsylvania County Schools Special Education Department s Parents /Students Night for Students with Disabilities, Pittsylvania County, VA. Ackerman, B. (1999-2000). IDEA 1997, Functional Assessments and Behavioral Intervention Plans, Behavior Management, Collaboration, And Emotional Disabilities. Guest lecturer for Liberty University s Videotaped graduate programs. Ackerman, B. (1999, April) Mock IEP meeting. Participated in a videotaping of a mock individualized education plan and eligibility meeting as a special education teacher for Liberty University s External Degree Program, Lynchburg, VA. Ackerman, B. (1998, September). Everything you always wanted to know About difficult students but were afraid to ask. Organized and presented at an all day workshop for Danville City, Pittsylvania County, Henry County, and Martinsville City. Ackerman, B. (2002-2003) Rivermont school-our mission. Presented at various school systems and organizations. Ackerman, B. (1999-2003) Inclusion. Presented at various school systems and organizations. Ackerman, B. (1999-2003) Keys to collaboration. Presented at various school systems and organizations. Ackerman, B. (2001-2003) Behavior management strategies. Inservice conducted for the Rivermont School Staff, Rivermont School, Chatham, Chase City and Lynchburg, VA.
Page 12 Ackerman, Dr. Beth Ackerman, B. (1999-2003) Customer service training. In-service conducted for the Rivermont School Staff, Rivermont School, Lynchburg, VA. Ackerman, B. (1999-2003) Curriculum planning. In-service conducted for the Rivermont School Staff, Rivermont School, Chatham, Chase City and Lynchburg, VA. Ackerman, B. (1997-2003) Lesson planning. In-service conducted for the Rivermont School Staff, Rivermont School, Chatham, Chase City, Lynchburg, and Hampton, VA. Ackerman, B. (1997-2003) Student assessment procedures. In-service conducted for the Rivermont School Staff, Rivermont School, Chatham, Chase City, Lynchburg, and Hampton, VA. Ackerman, B. (1997-2003) Team teaching. In-service conducted for the Rivermont School Staff, Rivermont School, Chase City, Chatham, Lynchburg, VA. Committee or Task Force Service, University University Strategic Planning Committee October, 2009 SACS report for EdD program committee August, 2009 Graduate Academic Council 2007 current GAC Subcommittee Missions and Goals 2008 present GAC Subcommittee Matrix 2008 - present LU On-line Undergraduate Academic Council 2007 current NCATE subcommittee on Field Experience 2007 Created the Program Report for the Preparation of Special Education Professionals: Council for Exceptional Children, 2007. Chair of Graduate Committee on Academic and Admissions Standards, 2006-2007 School of Education Graduate Committee, 2003 current School of Education Teacher Licensure Committee, 2003 current Wrote, collaborated, administered, and assessed special education grants totaling $257,964 for Liberty University, 2003-2005 RACCE - 2003 Rising to Answer the Call for Competent Educators - $41,791, SSET (Support for Special Education Teachers 2003) - $50,000 SSET II 2004 $50,000 RACCE II 2004 - $24,000 SSET III 2005 $45,640 SSET III continuation 2006 - $11,561 SSET IV $34,972 Assisted in the creation of Special Education Minor, Spring 2006 Assisted in the creation of Special Education Major with dual licensure in special education and elementary education, Spring 2006 College for a Weekend Become a Teacher session 2005 current Alumni weekend hosted the school of education booth 2005-current Graduate Education Committee at Liberty University, 2004 current Graduate Education Election Committee at Liberty University, 2004-2005
Page 13 Ackerman, Dr. Beth Chair of dissertation entitled The effects of life skills instruction on the personal-social skills scores of rural high school students with mental retardation, Fall 2005-current Chair of dissertation entitled Equality of high school completion programs (GED and High School Diploma), Spring 2006-current Liberty University s Assessment Committee, 2003-2004 Reader for multiple dissertation committees, 2003- current Chair for Undergraduate Honors Student Thesis, 2003 Chair of Dissertation entitled Perceptions of Students who take Adapted Physical Education, 2003 2006 Chair of Dissertation entitled Continuous Quality Improvement: A Two Year Analysis of One School s Achievement During an Implementation Plan, 2004-2006. Creating and designing a special education graduate brochure, 2004 Faculty Advisor for Student Chapter for Council for Exceptional Children, 2004 current Partnership with New Vistas School, 2004 Partnership with Lynchburg City Schools for students who are mentally retarded, 2005 Partnership with Lynchburg Christian Academy s Special Education program, 2005- current School of Education Portfolio Development task force, 2005 School of Education Field Experience task force, 2005 School of Education Student Teaching and Internship task force, 2005 Graduate Education Election Committee Chair, 2005-2006 Committees and Boards, Non-University President Elect of Virginia s Associate of Colleges of Teacher Education Grant Proposal Review for VA DOE Special Education Tuition 2012 Proposal Reviewer for Council for Exceptional Children National conference in April 2006 and April 2007 Proposal Reviewer for Teacher Education Division of Council for Exceptional Children National conference in November 2005 and November 2007 Exhibitor Coordinator for Virginia s Council for Exceptional Children s State Conference Chair of Virginia Department of Education Program Review Team for University of Mary and Washington in 2005 Participated on a NCATE accreditation team for Old Dominion University in 2004 Faculty Advisor and Founder of Liberty University s student chapter of Council for Exceptional Children, 2005-Present Membership Chair of Lynchburg s Phi Delta Kappa 2006-present President of Lynchburg s Phi Delta Kappa, 2005-2006 Vice-President of Lynchburg s Phi Delta Kappa, 2004-2005
Page 14 Ackerman, Dr. Beth Membership Chair of Virginia s Council for Exceptional Children 2006- present Secretary of Virginia s Council for Exceptional Children, 2001-2006 Co-Chair of Central Virginia s Coalition of Private Providers Association, 2001-2003 Vice-President and President of Virginia s Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders, 1991-2001 Chair of Rivermont Schools Assessment Committee 1998-2001 President and Vice President of Piedmont Area Reading Council, 1996-1998 Recent K-12 Experience President of Lynchburg Christian Academy Parent Advisory Council 2013-current Community CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer, 2005-2006 Sunday School Teacher for three olds at Grace Evangelical Free Church (1998-2005) Foster parent for children with special needs (1998-2003) Board of L Arche home, a spiritual home for adults with special needs (2004-2006) Partnership with Wheel Power, Bicycles for children and adults with disabilities (2005-2006) Partnership and volunteer with Thomas Road Baptist Church s ikids, a program for children with special needs (2006 current) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Piedmont Area Reading Council Conference, Lynchburg, VA, September 2011. Educating 21 st Century Learners: Virginia Association of Colleges of Teacher Education and Association of Teacher Education in Virginia Conference, March, 2011. NCATE/TEAC Joint Session on CAEP s Accreditation Options, NCATE Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, March, 2011. Educating 21 st Century Learners: Virginia Association of Colleges of Teacher Education and Association of Teacher Education in Virginia Conference, October, 2010. Association of Teacher Education-Virginia/Virginia s Association of Colleges of Teacher Education Spring Meeting, James Madison University, April, 2009.
Page 15 Ackerman, Dr. Beth American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, Chicago, IL, February, 2009. Association of Teacher Education-Virginia/Virginia s Association of Colleges of Teacher Education: Preparing Educational Professionals to Ensure Safe and Secure Schools, Sweet Briar College, April 2008. Live Classroom Presenter Training 101, October 2006 Association of Teacher Education-Virginia/Virginia s Association of Colleges of Teacher Education, Sweet Briar College, VA, October, 2006 Live Text Demonstration, Liberty University, September, 2006 Teaching Content to All Training, Learning Strategies, Virginia Department of Education, Blacksburg, VA 2006. Cisco Communicator Home Office Training, Summer 2006 Association of Teacher Education-Virginia/Virginia s Association of Colleges of Teacher Education, Sweet Briar College, VA, October, 2005 Point Cast Training, August 2006 ACEI NCATE Training, August 2006 Teaching Content to All Training, Content Enhancement Routines, Virginia Department of Education, Roanoke, VA 2005. Child Abuse Awareness Training. Completed on-line in June 2006. Disability Access Training, McLean Bible Church, Washington D.C., 2006 NCATE Special Education Training. Baltimore, MD, 2005 Virginia s Principals and Educational Leaders, Fredericksburg, VA, October 21-22, 2004 Association of Teacher Education-Virginia/Virginia s Association of Colleges of Teacher Education, Sweet Briar College, VA, October 7-8, 2004 Phi Delta Kappa Meetings, Lynchburg College, 2004-current Association for Christian Schools International, Washington, D.C., Nov 24-25, 2003 Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders Annual Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, 2003 NCATE/state training, Norfolk, Virginia, 2004 Virginia Council of Exceptional Children annual conference, Charlottesville, Virginia, 2003 Association of Teacher Education-Virginia/Virginia s Association of Colleges of Teacher Education. (Fall and Spring), Longwood College, 2003 The Great Virginia Teach-In, Richmond, Virginia, 2004 Teachers of Promise Institute, Harrisonburg, Virginia, 2003 Attended various faculty workshops including topics on the Christian world view, Creating Rubrics, Assessment 101, Creation and the Christian World View, Research Design Overview, Power Point Beyond Bullets in 2003-2004 Piedmont Area Reading Council Workshop, Lynchburg, Virginia, 2004
Page 16 Ackerman, Dr. Beth Virginia s Principals and Leaders fall workshop, Richmond Virginia, 2004 Phi Delta Kappa Meetings, Lynchburg College, 2002 - current Various Virginia Department of Education meetings, Richmond, Virginia, 2003- current Attended various faculty workshops including topics on Blackboard 1 and 3, Assignment Manager, Improving Your Bb Course Structure, Security Awareness, Faculty Portfolio Development, Web Manager 2, 2004-2005 LUO Professional Development topics 2013-14 Managing Multiple Personalities in the Online Classroom Writing Assistance Options Online Communities On Making the Trinity Understandable Blackboard New and Advanced Features WebEx 2012-13 Using Library Resources for Effective Online Teaching Educating and Empowering Military Students Top 10 Mistakes Faculty Make When Grading Tutor.com Building Community in an Online Classroom Staying On T.R.A.C.K. MEMBERSHIPS American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Association of Teacher Educators in Virginia Council for Administrators of Special Education Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders Council for Exceptional Children Division on Career Development and Transition Kappa Delta Phi Phi Delta Kappa Piedmont Area Reading Council Small Special Education Program Caucus Teacher Education Division of CEC Virginia s Colleges of Teacher Education Virginia s Principals and Educational Leaders Virginia State Reading Association