Hallie Booth
Hallie Booth is an award-winning educator and consultant known for her impact on science education and instructional leadership across Kentucky and the Nation. A retired educational leader turned celebrated classroom teacher, she was honored as the 2022 Kentucky Middle School Teacher of the Year, 2022 Kentucky Science Teacher of the Year, WARM 98.5 Teacher of the Week, and the 2021 STEM Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Her career reflects more than two decades of championing student-centered learning, innovative instruction, and equitable access to high-quality education.
Hallie has served in a wide range of influential roles, including middle school science teacher, assistant principal, principal, and instructional leader and trainer. She spent several years supporting educators through the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) and held leadership positions at Grant County Middle School and Newport High School. She has also contributed to the McLean Hospital/Harvard University research project examining the Conditions for Success in STEM classrooms, supporting national efforts to strengthen high-quality, inquiry-driven science instruction. For the past four years, Hallie has partnered with the Northern Kentucky Cooperative for Educational Services (NKCES) as a consultant, helping the Northern Kentucky region bridge the gap in implementing inquiry-based science instruction in classrooms. She now works as an independent science consultant, partnering with multiple companies, districts, schools, and individual teachers. Her independent work centers on inquiry-based instruction, classroom management, and instructional adaptations for diverse learners, along with curriculum implementation, project management, professional learning, and organizational improvement.
With advanced degrees in special education and educational leadership from Northern Kentucky University and Xavier University, Hallie brings both academic expertise and practical experience to her work. She remains open to roles such as curriculum consultant, manager, coordinator, specialist, and educational consultant. Known for her passion, reliability, and unwavering commitment to student success, she continues to support schools and educators in delivering meaningful and transformative learning experiences.
• Xavier University
• Northern Kentucky University
• Kentucky Middle School Teacher of the Year
• Kentucky Science Teacher of the Year
• Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
• Teacher of the Week
• Kentucky Science Teachers Association
• Kentucky Retired Teachers Association
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute much of my success to the mentors and role models who shaped my career. Lynda Jackson, superintendent of Covington Schools, played a pivotal role in my professional growth and encouraged me to pursue leadership opportunities. I also credit my parents, both lifelong educators, who instilled in me a deep respect for teaching, learning, and service to others. My brother has been a steady source of support and encouragement throughout my journey, and my husband has been my rock, always believing in me and my ability to take on any challenge. Together, their influence laid the foundation for the educator and leader I am today.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Stay curious about your students, stay compassionate with yourself and others, and stay committed to learning because the moment you stop learning is the moment you stop growing.
Say yes to opportunities that stretch you, lean into mentors who believe in you, and remember that every challenge in this profession is an invitation to become a better version of yourself.
And above all, keep your purpose at the center: helping students grow into who they’re meant to become.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Stay curious about your students, stay compassionate with yourself and others, and stay committed to learning because the moment you stop learning is the moment you stop growing.
Say yes to opportunities that stretch you, lean into mentors who believe in you, and remember that every challenge in this profession is an invitation to become a better version of yourself.
And above all, keep your purpose at the center: helping students grow into who they’re meant to become.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Integrity.
You lead with honesty, accountability, and a deep commitment to doing what’s right, even when it’s difficult. Integrity is the foundation of your relationships with students, colleagues, families, and partners.
Service.
You view your work as a way to uplift others. Whether coaching educators, supporting schools, or contributing to community initiatives, you show up with a mindset of servant leadership—focusing on what people need and how you can support their success.
Lifelong Learning.
You believe that growth never stops. You continually seek new knowledge, new perspectives, and new ways to improve your practice. This value shapes your curiosity, adaptability, and commitment to helping others learn and grow as well.