Niedermeyer said one of her favorite education moments was opening a new school and handpicking her staff. “Kids won’t learn until they know you care about them and that transcends all grade levels.” “I see the broad perspective of the differing needs but also the similarities,” she said. She spent the first 10 years of her education career at Fort Wayne Community Schools, where she taught kindergarten through fifth grade and aerospace and English in high school and later served as principal. Niedermeyer has served the Metropolitan School District of Pike Township for nine years as assistant superintendent, director of elementary education for a year and was principal of Fishback Creek Public Academy and College Park Elementary for a combined nine years. If they leave us loving what they can learn and achieve we’ve done a good job.” “That’s the magic that happens every day. “The most important thing is making a difference in the daily lives of their students,” she said. Niedermeyer spent the past three years as assistant superintendent of Hamilton Southeastern Schools but has taught kindergarten through fifth grade and high school classes.

I thought there was a real lesson to be learned in that,” she said. Teaching runs in Niedermeyer’s blood as her father, Tom Huffman, aunt and great aunt were all educators. “The closest I’ve been was parasailing on my honeymoon. “I’ve seen them twice this week driving into work,” she said. It makes us appreciate what we have here.”Īnother item on Niedermeyer’s bucket list is to ride in a hot air balloon. “We like to learn about different places and cultures. I think the outback sounds really exciting and the Great Barrier Reef sounds beautiful,” she said.

One place on my bucket list is Australia. The Niedermeyers enjoy exploring other cultures in their free time. “It’s family-oriented with a small town feel while it continues to grow. “We want to be a part of the community,” she said. Originally from Fort Wayne, Niedermeyer has lived in Hamilton County for 20 years but is looking to move to Noblesville with her husband, Bob. “Noblesville is a high performing school district that is very competitive in academics, music and arts, and athletics … It’s a very exciting time.” Their focus is working toward common goals. “The teachers, principals and staff have established a really strong community feel in our schools. While she is just two weeks into her new role, Niedermeyer said one of the district’s strengths is its people. “We’re focusing on project based learning, focusing on providing a lot of opportunities for kids to be college and career ready.” Schools from all across the state come too look at what they are doing,” she said. “Noblesville is such a leader in innovation. Beth Niedermeyer said the district interested her because of what was taking place inside the classroom. Beth Niedermeyer explains her plans, background and bucket list

Listen to Me by Beth Huffman