Reckless Ideas is a speaker series hosted by Generator where thought leaders from across the state to lead conversations about topics such as artificial intelligence, data privacy, and the tension between entrepreneurial creativity and profit. Questions, comments, and community discussion are encouraged at these FREE, public events.
Through The Clouds: Beth White’s Aviation Journey
A conversation with Beth White, founder of Habitat For Aviation.
Beth was born and raised in Vermont, and has worked in a variety of public schools in New England, including The Met, which is a Big Picture Learning flagship high school in Providence, Rhode Island. After a decade in the classroom, Beth returned to the University of Vermont to earn a PhD in educational leadership and policy studies. She is an education possibilitarian, artist, a writer, a Doula, a mentor and aviatrix and most recently, after winning a tough battle with breast cancer, Beth founded Habitat for Aviation to inspire the next generation of airplane mechanics, avionics, specialists and pilots.
Habitat for Aviation is a hands-on apprenticeship program based at Franklin County State Airport in Vermont, offering youth and adults the opportunity to learn and work alongside industry professionals in aviation. Their Women Build Planes program is an all-female, intergenerational team constructing a Rans S-21 airplane, demonstrating that women build, fly, and fix planes. By providing mentorship, skill-building, and career connections, they aim to inspire more women and gender-expansive individuals to pursue careers in the aviation industry.
Join us on Tuesday, April 8th to hear about Beth’s remarkable journey into aviation, sparked by the daring thought: “If Beryl Markham could fly solo across the Atlantic in the 1930s, why can’t I?” We will hear how earning her pilot’s license, meeting an unexpected 80-year old airplane mechanic, and surviving breast cancer led to a renewed life purpose: Fostering the next generation of aviators, builders, and innovators by providing hands-on opportunities in aviation.
Beth will be joined by some of her fabulous Women Build Planes team members—the Modern Rosies—this Reckless Idea will leave folks feeling inspired and ready to take-off and elevate that which makes their own hearts sing.
You don’t want to miss this!
Need To Know
What: Reckless Ideas Speaking Event
When: Tuesday, April 8th from 6:00-8:00pm
Where: 40 Sears Ln, Burlington, VT (map)
Cost: FREE
Event Schedule
6:00pm – Doors Open. Refreshments from Zero Gravity!
6:30pm – Storytime with Beth
7:30pm – Q&A with Beth & Habitat For Aviation
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