Meet the Principal

David Beard

Dr. David Beard was named principal of Elizabethtown Area Middle School in August 2021. Mr. Beard is a graduate of Lock Haven University, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Health and Physical Education (2004). In addition, he was awarded Master's Degrees in Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Leadership from the American College of Education (2013). He earned his doctorate in Educational Leadership from Neumann University.

Prior to joining EASD, Dr. Beard was an assistant high school principal in the Solanco School District. He has extensive experience with new teacher induction, multi-tiered systems of support, and building targeted professional development opportunities for staff members. 

Dr. Beard has served as President of the PA Association for Curriculum and Instruction- Southern Region. In addition, he has participated in the PA Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development Emerging Leaders Program and sits on the Chamber of Commerce Consortium for Education.

Dr. Beard can be contacted by phone at (717) 361-7525 or by email at david_beard@etownschools.org.