Beulah Farquharson

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About Beulah Farquharson

Consultant and Disability-Inclusion Specialist, with more than 30 years of experience in public education and the rehabilitation of special populations. Her areas of specialisation include curriculum and instruction, information technology, programme development, behavioural management, education psychology, research, and special education administration. Dr. Gardiner–Farquharson contributed to the National Task Force Report on Disability as a researcher and technical specialist and is currently serving on the government’s committee responsible for the National Disability Equal Opportunities Bill for Persons with Disabilities in The Bahamas. She coordinated two University of Miami Master's Degree Programmes in Special Education at the College of The Bahamas and pioneered the field of Music Therapy in The Bahamas. She served as the Co-Deputy Chairperson and lead Technical Consultant for the National Commission on Special Education of The Bahamas Government from 2003 to 2006. Dr. Gardiner-Farquharson, along with church leaders, pioneered the first National Leadership Conference for upper-level primary school children in The Bahamas in March 2008. She has over 35 years of experience in community service, particularly in mentoring young people through the arts. This included her contributions as co-director of the Children’s Fine Arts Conservatory at Bahamas Faith Ministries International in Nassau, Bahamas. She has served as Chair of the School of Education at The College of The Bahamas. Leadership in educational programme restructuring and development, team building, and empowerment are among her most significant assets. Dr Farquharson served as President of The Bahamas Baptist Community College for two academic years (2012-2014). Dr. Gardiner-Farquharson is a dedicated consultant with a strong background in special education, workforce training, and programme development for senior high school and post-secondary learners. She is committed to designing transitional pathways, developing innovative curricula, and creating career development programmes that expand educational and workforce opportunities for diverse populations. She has provided workforce training and consultancy services since 2016, in partnership with the National Training Agency of The Bahamas. HIGHER EDUCATION POSITIONS President Coordinator of Graduate Programmes (UM and COB) Chair HOD Education PRIVATE AND OTHERS Disability-Inclusion Specialist Educational Consultant Senior Disability Affairs Specialist Teacher National Commissions for Government of The Bahamas