FACULTY & STAFF DIRECTORY
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Beth Tope
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Beth Tope is an educational leader proficient in areas of personnel, curriculum, staff development, testing, marketing, grant writing, public relations, and finance.
EDUCATION:
Education Specialist, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Masters of Education, Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio
Bachelors of Science, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
Additional Coursework: UCLA, Xavier (Ohio), Wright State (Ohio), University of Dayton, Indiana University
Certificates: Superintendent, Supervisor, Reading Supervisor, Instructional Supervisor, High School Principal, Teacher
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Coordinated K-12 curricular redesign resulting in significant district gains on Ohio tests
Developed Milford’s Partners in Education, a nationally recognized program with over 100 business persons who volunteer in the classrooms
Created the Back to School Extravaganza, an annual August event with over 80 booths featuring reduced or free school supplies, community agencies, and other local organizations
Designed and supervised K-12 technology plan, including wiring and acquisition of hardware/software, after writing and receiving four Ohio technology grants and e-rate monies totaling over $2,000,000
Created annual Community Tailgate Party, complete with refreshments and entertainment
Initiated Tune Up, an August ritual of staff development activities
AWARDS:
Received 2004 Instructor of the Year Award for LSU College of Education (voted by students)
Received 2003 Top 15 Teachers Across Campus (as voted by students)
Received 2002 Instructor of the Year Award for LSU College of Education (voted by students)
Recognized by State of Ohio in 2001 for district's perfect performance on Ohio's Report Card
Received State of Ohio's 2000 Breakthrough to the Best Award for Partnership Program
Received 1997 Chapter Leadership Service Award from the LSU Alumni Association
Named 1995 Ohio Career Educator of the Year (first woman to win this distinction)
Named to the 1994 Cincinnati Enquirer Spotlight on People series
Named 1993 Administrator of the Year by the Milford Area Jaycees
Presenter, National and Ohio Career Education Conferences
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Instructor, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, (Current position)
Assistant Superintendent, Milford Schools, Milford, Ohio (Cincinnati area)
Teacher, Ashland University Graduate Program (weekends)
Teacher, Xavier University Graduate Program (evening school)
Public Relations Specialist, Lakota Schools, West Chester, Ohio
Consultant, Harcourt Brace Publishers, Orlando, Florida
Special Plan Upgrading Reading (SPUR TEAM), Louisiana Dept. of Education
Teacher: Spanish, English 7-12, Reading K-12
Women's Track Coach (Ashland High School), Assistant Coach (Mansfield High School)
COMMUNITY SERVICE/AFFILIATIONS:
Member, LSU Union Program Board
Co-adviser, Kappa Delta Epsilon, LSU
Secretary, Greater Baton Rouge LSU Alumni Club
Sustainer, Junior League of Baton Rouge
Interclub Representative and Tournament Co-chair, University Club Golf Course
Active member of Gridiron, Sixth Man, Fast Break, Diamond Backers, Coaches Committee
PRESENTATIONS (1998 – 1999):
Curriculum Development, Alignment, Mapping
Organizing for Instruction
Mentoring the New Teacher
Clinical Supervision – an instructional class and laboratory for principals
Diversity
Child Abuse Prevention
Developing and Maintaining Partners-in-Education
Teacher Expectation and Student Achievement (TESA)
Curriculum Vitae
Class Pages
Homepages
In the news
LSU College of Education Hosts Honors Convocation
** Note: For a more complete listing of faculty publications, presentations, awards, and outreach, please visit our annual reports page.
