
Beverly Benfield
President, Motivational Speaker Speak2Success
- Cornelia GA
Experienced, motivational speaker that blends excellence, leadership and achievement
Social
Biography
Experiences:
Keynote Speaker, Leadership, Achievement, Motivation and Education; Athletic banquets, Church youth groups, Summer Camps: Athletic and Christian, Professional Development; Big South Conference Student Athlete Leadership Conferences (2010, 2011); South Atlantic Conference Student Athlete Leadership Conference (2011); Conference Carolinas Student Advisory Council Fall Conference (2011)
Twenty-three years of educational experience at elementary and high school levels
Teacher of Gifted and Talented students for 10 years; 4 years as High School AP
Participated in SACS committee preparations, and multiple leadership teams as grade level chair
Gifted Psychology Instructor, Assistant Principal
Implemented program for New Teacher Orientation using Robert Marzano’s Classroom Practices that Work and Effective Classroom Management; Stephen Covey’s “Seven Habits…”; Professional Learning Communities of Dufour & Eaker; teacher collaboration, creation of common assessments, and researching best practices in order to improve student achievement; workshops involving Class Keys and Georgia Performance Standards
Former Girl’s Basketball, Volleyball and Softball Coach; Head Girls Varsity Basketball Coach at Harrison High
Former high school and college athlete, that channels the passion for excellence into being the best educator & leader possible
Believes that the reason I am an educator is because I believe in people, in what they can do, and in doing whatever it takes to help individuals be successful
Understands and believes in the mantra: Excellence, Whatever it takes!!!!!
"Winning and success is our best problem solver, yet losing and failure are our greatest teachers!" ~Bev Benfield~
Industry Expertise
Areas of Expertise
Education
Liberty University
Ed. Specialist
Educational Leadership
2010
University of Georgia
BSED
Education
1988
West Georgia University
Leadership Certification
Educational Leadership
1995
Gainesville College
Associates
Education
1985
Liberty University
Ed. D
Educational Leadership
2011
Have completed all coursework and am now completing dissertation process. Looking to defend Summer 2012
Kennesaw State University
Masters of Education
Education
1991
Affiliations
- Speak2Success, LLC
Links
Event Appearances
Title
Big South Conference Student Leadership Conference Black Mountain, NC
2010-07-23
Title
Big South Conference Student Leadership Retreat Charlotte, NC
2010-09-18
Title
Big South Conference Student Leadership Conference Black Mountain, NC
2011-07-23
Title
South Atlantic Conference Student Leadership Conference Black Mountain, NC
2011-07-28
Title
Conference Carolinas Student Leadership Retreat Charlotte, NC
2011-10-01
Sample Talks
Leadership...Vision....Plan
Keynote presentation on the aspects of leadership, with a unique perspective on having a vision and a plan.
Finding the P.A.S.S.I.O.N.
Keynote presentation on finding the passion within ourselves that encourages self-analysis. reflection, and the desire to succeed.
"You want me to do what?"
Presentation that encompasses the importance of taking challenges head on. Includes skills that relate to overcoming adversity, maintaining the accomplished attitude, and striving for a level of excellence in everything, no matter how challenging the climb.
"Come climb with me!"
Presentation and interactive workshop that encourages individuals to step towards excellence in life.
Style
Availability
- Keynote
- Panelist
- Workshop Leader
- Host/MC