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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.

Two years ago, I left a demanding position with Global Crossing to increase my quality of life, spend time with my family, consult on projects, remodel and "greenify" our new home, volunteer and pursue other sustainable endeavors. 

I run (no pun intended) dogs (fitness program), www.mydogruns.com which brings joy, great mental and physical health to dogs (and their owners too !). 

I demonstrate raw foods techniques and yummy recipes with my Spiralizer. 

I serve on several committees locally to increase awareness on living green (Town of Pittsford Green Team), alternative education w/o high stakes testing and focus on democratic, ethical, creative, real world problem solving and discovery learning (Cobblestone School, Project Based Learning Corp, Open Learning Foundation's Open School and Regional School), utilizing concepts and students' ideas, curiosity, talents and interests to foment curricula.                                                                                                                                                                        I tutor, consult for 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 www.westernnyrecycling.com ), and volunteer and work on marketing efforts at my daughter's school, Cobblestone School and throughout the community (www.schoolwithoutwalls.org).

I work on Educational endeavors (IE: Cobblestone School), aimed at transforming the Educational experience into a more student-centered (not entitled), real world experience. Why should students have to take standardized tests when the real world wants them to think for themselves ? What's wrong with students portfolios and project-based learning ?

Last year , 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 work with community members to fulfill their personal and professional dreams (mostly pro bono, some bartering, doing websites and marketing). 

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 !