Beau Garcia
I aim to connect people. Connect them with the natural world around them, with other people and cultures, and with themselves. Within this process of connecting and learning, I intend to keep learning from my students too. They have a lot to teach if we listen.
Educational Positions
Co-Founder of Wild Peaks Adventure Program
Crested Butte, CO
January 2023 - Present
A wilderness leadership program that focuses on increasing student's awareness both in nature and within themselves. Through active guiding and the strong foundation of holding space for students to explore their strengths, we believe in cultivating curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge through engagement with the environment, others and asking critical questions of oneself​. Interacting with nature through a means of adventure and exploration, rooted in scientific and creative lenses for the basis of our lessons, we believe in crafting future environmental stewards to push forward the movement of caring for oneself, others, and the places we call home.
PSIA Ski Instructor
Crested Butte, CO
December 2018 - Present
PSIA Alpine 1 Certified and Child Specialist 1 Certified
Gunnison Valley Substitute Teacher
Crested Butte, CO
October 2022 - Present
I teach grades K-12 at the community school.
Lead Herpetologist Operation Wallacea
Ecuador and Mexico
2018 and 2022
I guided high school and university-level students on herpetofauna visual encounter surveys both mornings and nighttime. I captured herpetofauna when possible, teaching students to help with measurements and data collection. I also was the main herpetofauna lecturer.
Environmental Educator at
Experience Learning
Spruce Knob, West Virginia, 2019
Working independently and as part of a team, I taught kids of all ages and adults how to become more aware of nature and their daily lives. I helped conduct stream studies, taught backpacking/camping skills, and worked as an onsite wilderness first responder.
McNair Peer Advisor
University of New Hampshire
2018
I advised Pre-McNair university students to provide various support. I chaperoned cultural and social events and carried out administrative duties