I have spent my career as an educator and administrator, serving several schools at different levels of education, and in different academic areas. Below is a list of my earned degrees, educational experience, and licensure.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education, 1996, Concordia College, Seward, Nebraska, with high distinction.
Bachelor of Arts, Biology, 1997, Concordia College, Seward, Nebraska, with high distinction.
Master of Education, Teaching (Biology emphasis), 2003; Secondary Education Administration, 2007, Concordia University, Seward, Nebraska, with high distinction.
Doctor of Philosophy, Educational Leadership, Teaching, Learning and Development, 2018, Trident University International, Cypress, California.
Dissertation: TRADITIONAL AND BLOCK SCHEDULING: A COMPARISON OF COLLEGE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE LEVELS OF FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS WHO REPORT DIFFERENT HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC SCHEDULING PLANS.
Viewable Dissertation Abstract Viewable Dissertation (copy for Advancement Portfolio)
Academic Experience
Visiting Instructor of Mathematics, teaching Math 101, Concordia College, Seward, Nebraska, 1997.
Science Teacher, 7-12 Sciences, including Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science, Human Anatomy and Physiology; Varsity Girls’ Basketball Head Coach; Cedar Bluffs Jr./Sr. High Schools, Cedar Bluffs, Nebraska, 1997-1998.
Biology and Math Teacher; Cheerleading Coach; Concordia Lutheran High School, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1998-1999.
Science Teacher, including middle school and high school life, physical and earth sciences; Middle School Cross Country Coach; Faculty Social Coordinator; Lincoln Lutheran Middle and Senior High School, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1999-2005.
Adjunct Instructor of Education, including Human Relations, Educational Psychology, Methods, Middle Level Theory and Psychology; Concordia University, Seward, Nebraska, 2005-2007.
Director of Middle Level Education, Director of Student Teaching, Concordia University, Seward, Nebraska, 2007-2022.
Director of Dual Credit, Concordia University, Seward, Nebraska, 2022-present.
Licensure
Nebraska Educator’s Certificate/Permit; Standard Administrative Certificate; Specialization Areas:Biology 7-12, Mathematics 7-12, Principal 7-12. Expiration: August 31, 2029.
Viewable: Dr. Beth Pester Nebraska Educators License
Viewable: Dr. Beth Pester Resume 2024
