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Beverly Stewart, M.Ed.  Beverly Stewart, M.Ed. is the President and Director of Back to Basics Learning Dynamics, Inc. in Wilmington, Delaware. Founded in 1985, Stewart began her business as its sole employee. Now, over 20 years later, her firm employs over 75 professional, degreed tutors, offers 50+ subjects for children and adults, and has served the varied educational needs of approximately 9,500 students in the tri-state area. In addition, Back to Basics has developed The Bridge Program -- a state-approved alternative schooling option which provides a fulltime curriculum of math, English/language arts, social studies, and science, plus electives for Delaware students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Her passion for education and her vast business experience make her a leading industry expert for business and educational publications, as well as radio and television. Stewart's insights have been featured in such national publications as Entrepreneur Magazine, The New York Times, and Consumer's Digest. In addition, her story has been highlighted in nationally-released books including The Educational Entrepreneur: Making a Difference and What No One Ever Tells You About Financing Your Own Business. Most recently, Stewart became a regular guest contributor for Your Morning on CN8, focusing her segments on a variety of educational and parenting topics. In addition, her 27 years in the field of education make her a much sought-after public speaker on various aspects of education philosophy and practice. She has been honored for the last eight years to be asked to address the international elite in education at the annual Education Industry Association EDventures conference. Other speaking engagements include presenting workshops such as "Turning your Passion into a Business," "Starting and Running a Successful Tutoring Service," and "Living an Authentic Life" at the annual New Castle County Chamber of Commerce Women's Entrepreneurial Expo, Delaware Women's Conference, Women's Referral Network of Chester County, and the National Tutoring Association. As well, she frequently addresses diverse local groups as a motivational and keynote speaker. In 2005, Stewart announced the launch of a second business venture: Beverly Stewart Consulting LLC. She offers nationwide business consulting to potential and current entrepreneurs and business owners, focusing primarily on business start-ups and expansions. By providing one-on-one consulting to shape business strategies, she helps clients focus direction and gain insight into the many decisions necessary to running a successful business. Due to her tenacity and vision, she has been recognized with numerous awards including the "Delaware Entrepreneurial Woman of the Year Award" in 1998, the Girls, Inc. "She Knows Where She's Going Award" in 2001, the "Outstanding Alumni Award" by the University of Delaware and the Debnam House "Mentor Award" in 2002, the "Business Hot Shot" honor by Delaware Today magazine, and in 2003 was named a top three finalist for the "James A. Boyle Award," a prestigious national award honoring outstanding educational entrepreneurs. Most recently, she was honored by the Delaware Small Business Administration as the "2004 Small Businessperson of the Year." Stewart believes strongly in giving back to her community and takes a hands-on approach. She has personally tutored children at The Debnam House in Wilmington and served as a mentor. She has also been a volunteer reader for pre-school aged children through the Read-Aloud Delaware program. Both of these activities allow her to take off her "administrator's hat" and get personally involved with the children, thereby reinforcing her dedication to providing quality education. As a founding Board Member of the Wilmington Women in Business Foundation, Inc., and now Director Emeritus, Stewart helps this charitable foundation award Fresh Start Scholarships to women seeking to improve their lifestyles and opportunities by returning to school. She has also taken the initiative to create a special Back to Basics Scholarship for Teacher Education which is awarded annually to deserving young women from around the state. Finally, she is active within many organizations to further the efforts of women and educators including: the Education Industry Association (EIA); Wilmington Women in Business; Founding Board Member of Leon Weiner Education Foundation; the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce; and the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce. |