Beth Workman
Beth Workman (Born February 6, 1961) is an American educator running for Ohio House of Representatives for the 92nd district[1], which includes Fayette County, as well as portions of Pickaway and Ross counties.[2]
Early Life[edit]
Growing up in a family of educators, the love, respect and passion for education was instilled in Beth at a very young age. Her grandfather, Bert Crabtree was a Principal at Worthington Elementary while her grandmother, Ruth Crabtree was a librarian for the Huntington School District. Her mother, Nancy Thompson, worked as a kindergarten and second grade teacher at Waverly City Schools. And her beloved father, Henderson “Heckie” Thompson, was a teacher, principal, basketball coach and superintendent with Western Local School District until he died at the age of 42 from cancer. Her father Heckie, his four brothers, along with two of Beth’s sisters, Ruth Teeters and Lilly Cook, were all in educational leadership as either principals, superintendents, or part of the Ohio Department of Education. Her aunts Jennie Crabtree and Bonnie Magaw were both teachers, as well. Her uncle Bob Crabtree currently works for the Ross/Pike Educational Service Center.
Education[edit]
Following in her family’s footsteps, Beth decided to pursue her dream of becoming an educator and making a difference in the world by receiving her degree in Elementary Education from Ohio University. She spent 16 years teaching full-time, first as a fourth grade teacher, then a junior high science teacher at Paint Valley Local Schools in Ross County. During that time, Beth completed her Master’s Degree in Science in the Teaching of Science from Montana State University. She was also a member of the Ohio Education Association. For the last year, Beth has been substitute teaching for the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio.
Family Life[edit]
Raised in Pike County Ohio, Beth attended Waverly City Schools. She was the Valedictorian of her graduating class and captain of the volleyball team. Her husband Mark, is a fellow Waverly High School alumnus. Mark graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. Then went on to earn his MBA from Xavier University. He has worked for America Electric Power for the last 38 years. Beth and Mark have been married for almost 37 years and together have four children: Nici, Mark, Jill and Matt and three grandchildren: Emilia, Molly and Wyatt. They currently reside in Chillicothe, Ohio.[3]
Community Involvement[edit]
Beth says she is passionate about mental, physical and emotional wellness. She owned a Jazzercise fitness franchise and worked as a Jazzercise instructor for 23 years. She also practices yoga regularly and hopes to become a Certified Kids Yoga Teacher. She also participated in the Chillicothe Racquet Club’s women tennis team and has been a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church for more than 20 years.
2018 General Election[edit]
Beth Workman is running for Ohio House of Representatives for the 92nd district, which includes Fayette County, as well as portions of Pickaway and Ross counties. She is running against wealthy incumbent Gary Scherer.[4]
2018 Attack Ads[edit]
In October 2018, Gary Scherer partnered with an out of state dark money super PAC to run attack ads against Ohio House of Representatives District 92 candidate, Beth Workman.[5]
References[edit]
- ↑ Balusik, Chris. "Beth Workman to run for Ohio House 92nd District seat". Chillicothe Gazett.
- ↑ Siegel, Jim. "An insider's guide to Ohio's hottest legislative races". Columbus Dispatch.
- ↑ Workman, Beth. "Meet Beth Workman". Working For All.
- ↑ "Know your candidates: State Representative (92nd District)". Circleville Herald.
- ↑ Ison, Jona. "Ohio House District 92 candidate Beth Workman calls attack ad from federal PAC 'laughable'". Chillicothe Gazette.
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