+ About BEE

BEE the non-profit

Bridging Education + Excellence is a Non-Stock Corporation. There are two constituents of BEE.  We first established our 501(c)3 where the mission of Bridging Education + Excellence is to motivate and challenge all students to excel in and beyond the academic environment; placing emphasis on academic excellence, social competencies, and the value of self. B.E.E. provides tutorial services for all academic areas, workshops geared towards college preparedness and career readiness, and social learning experiences that place an emphasis on culture and character. The goal is to bridge gaps in college completion and job obtainment by exploring social strengths, college preparation and career readiness from an academic, community, and ethical stance early.

Dr. Barbara Banks
Founder

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                                    BEE Coaching Services

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The second component of BEE provides life, business and academic coaching services. Dr. Barbara Banks the founder of BEE received her Bachelor of Science from Old Dominion University. While attending Old Dominion she joined Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and was a member of TUA honor society. She received her Masters in Executive Leadership from Liberty University and her Doctorate of Philosophy at Hampton University in Educational Management with a track that focuses on Higher Education and Corporate Learning. She has worked for Hampton City School, as well as Newport News city schools, servicing grades K-12 in the capacity of a Behavioral Counselor and Student Support Coordinator. While working with the public school system, Barbara was also vested in her community by serving as a Therapeutic Mentor for five years and served as a private tutor. She has aided minority businesses in establishing goals and reaching their key performance indicators as well as helped individuals establish life goals like completing college, starting businesses, and get the career of their dreams. She is a certified Instructional Designer and Trainer. She also has Lean Six Sigma and Quality Matters Certifications.