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Beth DeGerlia

Interim Director of

Development

email: bdegerlia@rockyhill.org


Education

  • Lower Cape May Regional High School, 1988
  • Stockton State College, BA - Communications, 1992
  • Several professional development conferences and seminars: NAIS, CASE, Wow Institute

Background

Beth joined the Rocky Hill School development team in 1998 as the Development Assistant and later advanced to direct the Annual Fund and development communications.  In 2005, Beth took on a new position as Director of Public Relations. In 2008, Beth returned to the Development Office as the Interim Director of Development for the 2008-09 school year.

During her tenure at Rocky Hill School, Beth has been instrumental in advancing the school. She has grown the Fall Classic Golf and Tennis Tournament in to a premier event for the school, elevated the Annual Fund and secured major gifts for the Mariners' Campaign for Rocky Hill School. In addition, Beth initiated eCurrents, the school's electronic newsletter; redesigned The Bulletin annual magazine; kept the school in the forefront in the media; and developed a new advertising brand image for Rocky Hill School. A website redesign project is underway for the 2008 school year.

Prior to working at Rocky Hill, Beth was employed by the Providence Children's Museum. She spent several years working in major gift fundraising, special events and membership. Other professional experiences include graphic design, specialty advertising and banking.


Interests, Activities and Plans

Personal Goals for Rocky Hill School:

I look forward to watching Rocky Hill continue to grow and flourish. I am so proud to a member of this community and help to advance the School on a daily basis. As a Rocky Hill parent of two, Jason (Grade 2) and Allison (Grade 5), it is exciting and rewarding to watch my children reap the benefit of a Rocky Hill education. Each day, I am reminded of why I work here. Whether it's a moment I catch on the playground, in the lunch room, during an advisee meeting or in the classroom, I see the magic happening and it's a thrill to be a part of it.

Volunteer Activities:

  • Providence Children's Museum
  • Westerly Girls' Softball League
  • Rocky Hill School, of course

Other Interests:

  • Cooking
  • Boating and the Beach
  • Reading
  • Photography

On a Personal Note


Family:

My husband Tony are I live in Westerly and are the proud parents of Allison and Jason. We both hail from the southern New Jersey shore and enjoy living near the ocean, fishing and boating.

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