Marlene Beard

Marlene Beard is a faculty member at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, currently serving as Interim Director of the Office of Teacher Clinical Experience and holding the title of Master Instructor. She has been affiliated with UL Lafayette since 1999, following a career in K-12 education and administration.

• Bachelor of Arts (1971) and Master of Education (1974) from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
• State certification in technology education (1987-1988)

Her research focuses on technology integration in classrooms, field-based education, and depth of knowledge for lesson rigor. She advocates for practical curriculum development and effective classroom management strategies.

Beard has received the Outstanding Advisor Award for eight consecutive years and the Post Secondary Teacher of the Year award. Her expertise includes math pedagogy and classroom organization.

Contact: marlene.beard@louisiana.edu | Office hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00-5:00, Friday 8:00-12:30 (by appointment)