Beth M Kouche

Beth has been teaching for the Elementary Education Program (formerly Early Childhood Education) at UC since 2007.  She a graduate of The Ohio State University, with a Bachelors degree in the Science of Education, majoring in Elementary Education (grades 1-8), with an Area of Concentration in Mathematics and also an Area of Concentration in the Social Sciences, and a Masters degree in Educational Theory & Practice in Elementary Education (grades 1-8).  She has had experience at various levels of age groups, including preschool, and elementary grades K-8.  All of her undergraduate and graduate field work was centered around the primary grades, with her full school-year practicum/internship student teaching taking place in a second-grade classroom in Worthington, Ohio. She also taught math/pre-algebra for nine years in the Forest Hills School District, with two of those years as a math intervention specialist.  She is currently an Associate Professor- Educator in the Elementary Education (ELEM) Program at UC, the ELEM Senior Field Coordinator, and the ELEM Program Co-Coordinator.  She teaches courses as well as supervises our ELEM seniors in the field.

Bachelor of Science in Education: The Ohio State University Columbus, OH, 06-1995 (Major: Elementary Education 1-8; Areas of Concentration: Mathematics; Social Sciences)

Master of Education: The Ohio State University Columbus, OH, 08-1996 (Educational Theory & Practice (Elementary Education 1-8))

08-2007 -07-2018 Adjunct Instructor ECEHD/ECLC, FA: Integrating Mathematics Grades 1-3 SP: Senior Capstone Stories in Teaching FA & WI: Supervisor for Senior Cohort, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

06-1994 -09-1994 Assistant Teacher, Facilitated activities and field trips for children, ages six through twelve, The Ohio State University Day Care Center, Columbus, OH

08-1997 -06-2004 Math Teacher, Math teacher on a 7th grade team; "Highly Qualified" in Mathematics; Created the curriculum for the school-wide Advisory Program; Mentor teacher for first year teachers in the building, Nagel Middle School, Forest Hills School District, Anderson Twp., OH

08-2005 -06-2007 Math Intervention Teacher, Co-created School-Wide Math Intervention Program and taught 7th grade Math Intervention, Nagel Middle School, Forest Hills School District, Anderson Twp., OH

08-2018 -07-2020 Visiting Instructor, UC Early Childhood Education: Instructor of Classroom Management, Primary Math Methods, Senior Capstone Stories in Teaching; Supervisor for ECE Senior Primary Practicum and Internship, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

08-2020 -To Present Assistant Professor Educator, UC Early Childhood Education: ECE Program Co-Coordinator; ECE Senior Field Coordinator; Instructor of Primary Math Methods, Senior Capstone Stories in Teaching; Supervisor for ECE Senior Primary Practicum and Internship, University of Cincinnati,

2023 -To Present Associate Professor - Educator, UC Elementary Education (formerly the Early Childhood Education program): ELEM Program Co-Coordinator; ELEM Senior Field Coordinator; Instructor of Primary Math Methods, Senior Capstone Stories in Teaching; Supervisor for ELEM Senior Primary Practicum and Internship University of Cincinnati,

Peer Reviewed Publications

Stephen D. Kroeger, Beth Kouche (2006. ) Using Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies to Increase Response to Intervention in Inclusive Middle Math Settings .Teaching Exceptional Children, , Vol. 38, No. 5 (May/June ) ,6-13

Kroeger, S. D., Burton, C., Comarata, A., Combs, C., Hamm, C., Hopkins, R. & Kouche, B. (2004. ) Student Voice and Critical Reflection: Helping Students at Risk .Teaching Exceptional Children, , 36 (3 ) ,50 --57

Colloquium

Beth Kouche and Sarah Schroeder (02-2021). “Tech & Teaching Tips Faculty Showcase: Engaging Learners in Live Meetings” . UC Faculty Presentation, Virtual Meeting. UC. Level:University

Steve Kroger and Beth Kouche (06-2005). “Using student engagement to remove barriers for diverse learners in an inclusive middle school math setting.” . The Second Annual HCESC Reach for Success Conference, Cincinnati, OH. Conference. Level:Regional

Steve Kroger, Christine Hamm, and Beth Kouche (02-2004). “Peer Assisted Learning Strategies for Reading and Math.” . Fifth Annual Middle School Conference, Nagel Middle School, Cincinnati, OH. Conference. Level:Local

Beth Kouche and Kathy Holly (01-2003). Open Forum for Advisory . Fourth Annual Middle School Conference, Nagel Middle School, Cincinnati, OH. Conference. Level:Local

Beth Kouche and Kathy Holly (01-2002). “Conflict 101” and Open Forum for Advisory . Third Annual Middle School Conference, Nagel Middle School, Cincinnati, OH. Conference. Level:Local

Beth Kouche and Kathy Holly (01-2001). Open Forum for Advisory . Second Annual Middle School Conference, Nagel Middle School, Cincinnati, OH. Conference. Level:Local

Beth Kouche and Kathy Holly (01-2000). Open Forum for Advisory . First Annual Middle School Conference, Nagel Middle School, Cincinnati, OH. Conference. Level:Local

Special Training: CPAST Deep Dive Training, Canvas, TK20, EIT Accessibility Training, Marilyn Burns Math Soluctions K-8, Hamilton County Instructional Strategies for a Standards-Based Classroom, Pathwise Mentor Training, School Conflict Management Training- A Comprehensive Approach, National Project WET (Water Education for Teachers), Ohio Project WILD Environmental Education for Teachers,