The Gatton Academy's Staff

American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor

School Security Officer, National Association of School Resource Officers

Beth Hawke began her career at The Gatton Academy on August 1, 2007, just three weeks before the first students arrived.  Beth holds a B.S. in Business Management (Human Resources) and a M.A. in Leadership Dynamics, both from WKU. Beth lives in an apartment on-site at The Gatton Academy to provide daily oversight of residential operations. She supervises the eight full-time residential counselors and eight part-time residential desk assistants, serves as the judicial officer for student conduct issues, oversees safety and security, and other matters as they arise. Beth holds students accountable with care and kindness while helping them to develop resilience and character. Beth believes students should grow as much, if not more, personally as well as academically during their time at The Gatton Academy. Beth’s basset hounds, Daisy and Simon, reside with her on-site and love to spend time with students.