Beth Hearn, adjunct professor, Emmanuel University SOE, holds a B.S. in Early Childhood Education from Emmanuel College, a M.Ed. from Piedmont College, an Ed.S. from Piedmont College, an ESOL Endorsement from Pioneer RESA, and an Ed.D. from Liberty University. She retired from the Georgia public school system and taught at North Georgia Technical College. She spends her spare time farming, managing apartments, and playing with her grandchildren.