Beverly Bieniek

Beverly Bieniek was recognized as an Outstanding Alumna by the College of Education and Human Services in 2005.

Bieniek has worked as a special education teacher and consultant in public schools in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, as well as for the Kentucky Department of Education. She later served as Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services for the Laurel Highlands School District in Uniontown, Pa.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from West Virginia University in 1976 and a master’s degree in special education for the severely mentally and physically handicapped in 1980.

In 1977, Bieniek was named West Virginia Teacher of the Year by the West Virginia Arc and National Teacher of the Year by The Arc of the United States.