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Who is Beth Garver ?

I am a trail-blazing runner and cyclist with a keen sweet tooth. I go the distance, endure the challenges and make ideas stick throughout the world.

Thanks for taking the time to view my website. 

Summary 

Professionally, I have a rich blend of Global, Entrepreneurial, Education and Corporate Business experience, long distance running, child and dog rearing, and now some remodeling work...

My professional background includes: 

• International Business - Communications, Marketing (Project/Program Management, Strategic Planning, Branding, PR, Image, Collateral, Messaging, Events), Business Development, and Sales, Entrepreneur.

• Educational Leadership - Management, Finance and Administration (Consulting, Teaching, Tutoring, Training, Technical and Copy Writing, Curricula Development/Instructional Design), Founder, Alternative Education Programs.

A few of the fields in which I have extensive expertise include the following: Technology, Telecom, Construction Chemicals, Retail, Global Management, Not-for-Profit, Grants, Government, Education, Fitness/Health and Green Living/Sustainability/Awareness.

Three years ago, I left a demanding position with Global Crossing to spend more time with my family, consult on projects, learn, remodel and "greenify" our  home, volunteer and pursue other sustainable endeavors. 

I run and walk dogs, www.mydogruns.com which keeps us fit, happy and healthy (and their owners stay happy too !). 

I make my own cleaning products, adhere to alternative (holistic, integrative) medical solutions, demonstrate raw foods techniques and create low sugar/low fat/minimal ingredient (organic, when possible) vegan recipes (sometimes with success). 

I serve on Boards and Planning committees locally to increase awareness on the following: living green (Town of Pittsford Green Team, Rochesterians Against Misuse of Pesticides), alternative education w/o high stakes testing and focus on democratic, ethical, creative, real world problem solving, project and discovery learning (Open Learning Foundation's Open School, Regional School and Cobblestone School), utilizing concepts and students' ideas, curiosity, talents and interests to foment curricula.                                                                                                                                                                        I consult with Idea Connection Systems on marketing (Have you read the invaluable book, Making the Invisible Visible: The Human Principles for Sustaining Innovation), build innovative and low cost-high ROI marketing plans and websites for local entities (see http://www.bethhaskalah.org), and serve as Marketing/Admissions/PR contact and volunteer in my daughter's 1st/2nd grade class at Cobblestone School and throughout the community (www.schoolwithoutwalls.org).

I work on Educational endeavors, aimed at transforming the Educational experience into a meaningful student-centered (not entitlement or narcissistic), critical thinking, real world experience. Why should students have to take standardized tests when the real world wants them to think for themselves and create real world solutions? What's wrong with students creating portfolios and learning through projects, and civic/service/community engagement?

Recently, I developed the Business and Algebra curricula for Bishop Kearney High School's College Prep Plus 21st Century Technology,  http://www.bkhs.org./NewsEvents/News/Detail/?id=182&page=/. 
 

I also teach a fun and engaging Spanish immersion program, Fun With Spanish for children. 

See Beth's History, Bio and Endeavors links for further information about Beth !