Life Skills Instruction in a Time of Accountability

by Beth Ackerman

Book by Ackerman, Beth, Quigley, Katherine

94 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2011

About the author

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 taught students with disabilities for three years before becoming a principal for six 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 serves as the Associate Dean of the School Education at Liberty University.