Beth Traver Adolphus Email & Phone Number

Pownal, Vermont, United States

Pownal Preschool, Inc. DBA Oak Hill Children’s Center is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) provider of early care and education founded in 1972 in Pownal, Vermont. Oak Hill Children’s Center’s mission is to support the needs of families by providing quality early care and education services in a stimulating, nurturing environment that fulfills the State’s vision of realizing the promise of every Vermont child. Oak Hill serves children 6 weeks to 12 years old year-round, Monday through Friday. We offer high quality care and education for infants and toddlers, a preschool program, before and after school care for school agers, as well as programming for school agers during school vacations and the summer break. We serve 75 families, or a total of over 100 children, per year. Our curriculum is play-based and child-centered, with a special emphasis on social-emotional development.Oak Hill has earned 5 STARS, the highest rating in the Step Ahead Recognition System, Vermont's measure of quality for regulated programs. Oak Hill is a Specialized Care Provider, an Early Head Start Partner, a Pre-K Partner with the Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union, a founding member of the Bennington County Farm to Early Childhood Collaborative and participates in the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program. Oak Hill Children's Center was recently voted Best Child Care in the Bennington Banner's 2020 Readers Choice Awards.

Bennington, Vt

Sunrise's Early Care and Education Program is a licensed 5-STAR, NAEYC-accredited childcare program for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years where parents are encouraged to be involved in their children's education. The Sunrise philosophy embraces the principles of Learning Together and staff members are trained in family-centered, strength-based practices.

Bennington, Vermont

As lead teacher, I was responsible for the care and education of up to 4 infants. Children in my care ranged in age from 6 weeks to 16 months. Through use of developmentally appropriate practice, trauma informed classroom techniques and unconditional love, I seek to give my young students the opportunity to explore, to learn, to grow and to thrive in a safe and nurturing environment where they can form strong attachments.

Bennington County, Vermont

I counseled WIC mothers using 3-Step Counseling and Motivational Interviewing techniques; provided breastfeeding education and support; taught Breastfeeding Basics and Secrets of Baby Behavior classes; continue to serve as a member of the regional Maternal Child Health Coalition and Tristate Breastfeeding Awareness Task Force; planned and implemented events for families; and documented client contacts.Breastfeeding Counselor support is an important component of the WIC (Women, Infants, Children) Program's effort to increase the initiation and duration of breastfeeding, thereby decreasing the incidence of chronic disease and working toward eliminating health disparities.

I provided editing, research, writing/rewriting and proofing services. I have extensive experience writing press releases, newsletter copy, features and communications/marketing materials and am able to conduct interviews.

As the editor of the TriState Pennysaver News, a weekly community newspaper serving Southwestern Vermont and nearby towns in New York State and Massachusetts, I had sole editorial responsibility for the publication. I determined the paper’s weekly content and editorial layout, edited submissions, worked with contributing writers and photographers and developed the look and content for special publications.

As Director of Communications for the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce and its partner, the Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation (GBIC), in Burlington, Vermont, I was responsible for both internal and external communications for the two organizations. This included a shared newsletter, a shared web site, printed materials, etc., all of which I designed and edited. I was also responsible for the development of an annual communications strategy and the coordination of a communications committee of volunteers. I provided public and media relations on local, regional and national levels.

Albany, New York

Responsible for design and production of ads, newsletters, directories and other materials. Provided support for special projects and events. Coordinated mailings, answered phones, sorted mail, provided support for board meetings and other reception/secretarial duties.

Albany, New York Area

Services included marketing, research, editing and article submissions to academic journals.

Albany, New York

I began as a bookseller, overseeing the Art, Architecture, Photography and Design sections of the store. When I was promoted to Periodicals Manager, I had sole responsibility for periodicals inventory and selection.

Albany, New York Area

Hired as a bookseller, I was quickly promoted to a supervisor position. As such, I was responsible for much of the store's daily management and supervised staff.

Troy, New York

Covered school board and town board meetings

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Dual Major: English/Art

Activities and Societies: School Newspaper (Lamron), Carol Choristers (women's choir), Theater Production: "The Fifth Horse"Graduated.

Education record

The Early Childhood Leadership Institute was initiated in 2014 and seeks to stimulate enthusiasm for and effective participation.

Education record

Leadership Champlain is a nine-month Community Leadership Program which has graduated over 800 professionals. The program starts.

Highschool Diploma

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Drama Club, Chamber Singers, Concert Choir, JV Volleyball (co-captain), JV and Varsity.