National Beta
Lisa Fields is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in both education and business management. Currently, as a Sponsor Development Specialist at National Beta since September 2016, Lisa has achieved the largest membership growth in company history while expanding its reach. In addition to this role, Lisa has served as a National Sponsor and Sales and Marketing Coordinator. Lisa's educational background includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and Teaching from Converse University. Concurrently, since September 2009, Lisa has been a Preschool Teacher at First Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg, SC, where innovative literary programs have been developed. Previous experience includes roles as a Sales Associate at The Picket Fence and The Spunky Munkey, as well as a Manager at Fields of Dreams, where business management and sales growth were successfully overseen for seven years.
National Beta
Between Junior Beta (grades 4-8) and Senior Beta (grades 9-12), National Beta has helped nearly seven million students learn how to make a life for themselves—and, since 1991, it has awarded over $5 million in scholarships. There are now more than 500,000 active members and more than 8,750 clubs nationally and internationally. It has become the nation's largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization. Although there are some universal requirements, each chapter has its own criteria for selection. Junior Beta is divided into two divisions: Division I includes grades 4-5 and Division II includes grades 6-8. Senior Beta includes grades 9-12. Regardless of division, though, members adhere to the Beta mission and learn to embrace and embody its four pillars. Beta’s mission originated with Dr. John W. Harris, a professor at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, who founded the organization in 1934. Over 80 years have passed, but his vision and Beta’s mission has remained the same. And most everyone who has been fortunate enough to be called a Beta has embraced those ideals and applied them to their own lives. From U.S. President Bill Clinton to current professional basketball player Kevin Durant, Beta members continue to lead long after their high school days are behind them. Our Mission Statement: To promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service and leadership among elementary and secondary school students. Our 4 pillars: ACHIEVEMENT - Recognizing and honoring high academic achievement CHARACTER - Preparing young people for life and empowering them to be successful LEADERSHIP - Developing the leaders of tomorrow SERVICE - Demonstrating our motto: Let Us Lead by Serving Others