Beth Ackerman

Dr. Beth Ackerman’s passion for children with disabilities is evident in her

professional career and studies. Her master’s degree is in Special Education from Lynchburg College. She has a postgraduate professional license from the Virginia Department of Education which endorses her to teach elementary education K-8, learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, mental retardation, and administration and supervision K-12. Her doctorate degree is in Administration and Supervision from the University of Virginia.

She has taught students with disabilities for three years before becoming a principal for 6 years at a private day school for students with emotional and behavioral disabilities. She has over a decade of experience in working with children with learning disabilities, mental retardation, and emotional disabilities as a behavior specialist, family support provider, teacher, and administrator. She currently teaches undergraduate and graduate level special education courses and is associate dean of on-line education in the School of Education at Liberty University. This position, as well as previous positions, has increased her interest in digital learning and educational leadership.