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Maxine Clarke Beach, Vice President and Dean of the Theological School comes to Drew from Dayton, Ohio...

Drew President Thomas Kean describes Dean Beach as "perfect match for Drew." He has further indicated that he is "confident she will lead our theological school, already widely recognized for its superb faculty, innovative curriculum, and proud heritage, to new heights. She brings fresh perspectives and an intense desire to make theology relevant in the new millennium. We are delight she has come to Drew."

Dean Beach has indicated that "strong theological education is essential for the leader in our faith communities if they are to insist on justice and risk new thoughts. The faculty at Drew is incredible in its research and ability to pass on knowledge. I look forward to a future with them...

Education

A.A.,York College; B.A.,Scarritt College; M.A., Harvard Divinity School; Ph.D., Boston University

Experience

She was Associate General Secretary of the General Council on Ministries of the United Methodist Church, a position she held for the past three years. She also served as Director of the Office of Research for the General council. Prior to these positions she was vice president and chief academic officer at the United Theological Seminary in Dayton for four years. Prior to her position at United Theological Seminary she was the first executive director of the Scarritt-Bennett Center in Nashville. She was instrumental in transforming that institution into a conference and training center for laity. In addition to teaching classes at United and Scarritt-Bennett, she also taught classes at Vanderbilt and the University of Massachusetts at Boston.

Family

She is married to Dr. David Ward Beach and is the mother of three: Christopher of Plano, Texas; Elissa Hall of Sacramento; and Sarah Cooper of Louisville,Ky. She also has four grandchildren.