Beth Dietze

Practice Makes Perfect

Beth Dietze, Elementary•Middle School Reading Supervisor

By Meghan Sebens

Down two strikes with MomBall elimination looming, Beth Dietze stepped into the batter’s box and steadied her breath. The pitch came in. She swung. The sharp crack of her bat sliced through the quiet, followed by the umpire’s low exhale, “Oh, wow.” Beth raced toward first, only to be slowed by her base coach. No need for speed when the ball is out of the park. As she rounded third, her teammates waited at home plate, ready to celebrate her first-ever home run. 

Consistent. Dependable. Knowledgable.

You might not realize Beth is a power hitter at first glance, and that’s part of her greatness. She’s not always the loudest voice in the room or the flashiest presence, but she’s a force nonetheless. At Landmark Elementary•Middle School (EMS), Beth is the teammate you want at the plate when the pressure’s on. She’s consistent, dependable, and deeply knowledgeable—always initiating, supporting, and following through.

Doing the Work

That home run wasn’t luck. After five years of playing summer league softball and MomBall, Beth finally admitted out loud that she wanted to “hit one out.” With the intention set, she developed a plan. Early morning workouts, batting practice, and a competitive drive set the path for the rest of the year ahead. Beth didn’t chase glory; she built it, rep by rep, swing by swing.

Making an Impact

She brings that same deliberate intensity to her role as reading supervisor. Beth stays current with research, devises targeted and actionable trainings, and helps tutors translate these insights into impact. She studies student strengths, collaborates with teachers, and shapes meaningful pathways to growth. Her work is never just handed off—she coaches, observes, and gives time for practice. In her training room, teachers and students alike build their reading muscles, one rep at a time.

Beth backs her work at EMS with structure, strategy, and sweat. Whether on the field or in the classroom, she’s the kind of teammate who helps you hit it out of the park. 

Article originally published in The Lantern Spring/Summer 2025.

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