Beth Welke

Experience

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  Springview District #56

  Jan 1985 - Jan 1994

  Classroom Teacher

  •First and second grade combination classroom teacher 1985-1987•Kindergarten teacher 1987-1995•Title I, media and computer teacher 1987-1995

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  Keya Paha County

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1998

  County Superintendent of Schools

  •Administrated six K-8 Class I schools, 13 teachers, 110 students•Coordinated the identification and ordering of curricular and instructional materials for teachers, grade levels and programs•Planned and implemented staff development activities for county staff•Completed successful technology grant proposals to benefit Keya Paha students in the area of technology•Led Keya Paha County School Improvement process - K-12•Coordinated assessment and testing program for county schools•Organized and supervised countywide academic competitions and events, arranged assembly programs and education fairs •Developed, revised and implemented site technology plan•Served as communication link between schools and community Show less

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  Blair Community Schools

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2013

  PK-3 Principal

  •Administered Birth to Age 5 early intervention and preschool programs•Advocated for Early Childhood Education on Capitol Hill from 2003-2010•Participated as member of multi-disciplinary teams to identify student needs and solutions•Created positive relationships with students, parents, staff, community and administrative team members•Provided staff and parents professional development opportunities•Interviewed, hired and conducted orientation for new employees•Established instructional leadership through effective teacher supervision and evaluation•Implemented and evaluated school programs and projects for improvement of academic achievements•Led improvement initiatives involving the use of data, technology in instruction, and formative assessments•Analyzed quarterly assessments and test scores and established appropriate plans of action•Chaired the financial resource development committee and process for the “Play in Forward” project•Organized and maintained Blair Community Schools’ web page•Conducted safety drills and maintained up-to-date student emergency information and served on district crisis team•Served as co-chair of the Wakefield Community Schools Quality Assurance Review team in 2011 and member of Lincoln Public Schools team in 2009 Show less

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  Westside Community Schools

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  K-6 Principal

  • Established instructional leadership through effective supervision and program evaluation• Planned, implemented and supervised all operations as well as fiscal management• Fostered an environment of collaboration with staff, students and the community•Participated as member of multi-disciplinary teams to identify student needs and solutions•Created positive relationships with students, parents, staff, community and administrative team members•Provided staff and parents professional development opportunities•Interviewed, hired and conducted orientation for new employees• Piloted school enrichment clusters and personalized learning• Guided the Professional Learning Community teams• Served on the staff evaluation and handbook committees• Maintained calendar of school events and prepared school newsletters and communications•Led improvement initiatives involving the use of data, technology in instruction, and formative assessments•Analyzed quarterly assessments and test scores and established appropriate plans of action•Conducted safety drills and maintained up-to-date student emergency information and served on district crisis team Show less

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  Westside Community Schools

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2018

  • Established instructional leadership through effective supervision and program evaluation• Planned, implemented and supervised all operations as well as fiscal management• Fostered an environment of collaboration with staff, students and the community•Participated as member of multi-disciplinary teams to identify student needs and solutions•Created positive relationships with students, parents, staff, community and administrative team members•Provided staff and parents professional development opportunities•Interviewed, hired and conducted orientation for new employees• Piloted school enrichment clusters and personalized learning• Guided the Professional Learning Community teams• Served on the staff evaluation and handbook committees• Maintained calendar of school events and prepared school newsletters and communications•Led improvement initiatives involving the use of data, technology in instruction, and formative assessments•Analyzed quarterly assessments and test scores and established appropriate plans of action•Conducted safety drills and maintained up-to-date student emergency information and served on district crisis team Show less

  • Retired

    Jul 2018 - Jul 2018

  • Elementary School Principal

    Jul 2013 - Jul 2018

  • Administrator of Program Evaluation

    Jul 2014 - Jul 2015
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  Children's Hospital & Medical Center - Omaha

  Mar 2019 - now

  Information Desk Receptionist