Beckman Begins First Full Year as Principal at Liberty School

Bedford County Schools (BCS) is proud to announce that Dr. Daniella Beckman will begin her first full year as principal of Liberty School during the 2025–2026 school year. This comes after stepping in as interim principal in December 2024 and being officially named to the role in April 2025.
“Dr. Beckman has established a strong presence at the school,” commented BCS Superintendent Dr. Tammy Garrett. “And now, she prepares to lead Liberty into a new academic year with vision, energy and a deep commitment to students and families.”
Beckman brings years of instructional and leadership experience to her role at Liberty School. She began her career teaching English II and coaching softball at Blackman High School in Rutherford County. She later returned to her hometown of Chapel Hill to teach middle school English Language Arts at Forrest School, her alma mater, where she also coached the middle school cheerleading and softball teams. She eventually transitioned back to teaching high school English II, IV and Journalism before moving into an instructional facilitator role and then serving as assistant principal for seven years.
In 2022, Beckman and her family relocated to Bedford County where she joined the district as the secondary instructional coach. The following year she became assistant principal at Liberty School and was later tapped to serve as interim principal in December 2024. Her leadership and dedication earned her the permanent role as principal less than four months later.
Beckman holds a Bachelor of Science in English and Professional Education from Austin Peay State University where she also played on the softball team. She earned a Master of Education in Administration and Supervision from Middle Tennessee State University, a Specialist in Education degree in Curriculum Direction from Arkansas State University, and a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Tennessee State University.
She lives in Bedford County with her husband, Cory, and their son. Together they own and operate a chicken farm where they raise pullets.
“I am thankful to work in the community where I live and where my husband and I are raising our family,” she shared. “I went to a small rural school and am grateful to now work in a similar environment.”
Beckman is driven by a strong belief in the power of education; she says, “I believe that all students can learn and should have access to the opportunity to do so. Education can change future generations. I hope that people support public education and this principle.”
As she looks ahead to the school year, she shared her excitement about continuing Liberty’s positive momentum.
“I am most looking forward to continuing the great things that are happening at Liberty School. It truly is a special place to be, and I am honored to be part of the community!”
She also praised the district and its culture of support when she said, “Bedford County Schools is a great place to work because of the people. I am grateful for the people I work with and the support I have received since I have been in the district in various roles. I was interested in this position because I wanted to be at Liberty School, regardless of the position, because it is such a wonderful place to be.”
With a strong foundation already in place and a clear vision for the future, Beckman is eager to partner with staff, students and families.
“Liberty has great students and families who I hope will continue to partner to make Liberty School the best it has ever been!”