She previously taught English for four years at Chapin Middle School. Mrs. Gilliam received her undergraduate degree in English with minors in Education and Music from Presbyterian College. She received her Master’s in Education from Columbia College in 2013 and National Board Certification in 2014. Bekah and her husband, Jay, met at Presbyterian College, and both are high school English teachers, and have pursued all of their certifications and travel experiences together. In her free time Mrs. Gilliam enjoys cooking, reading, and running with her husband, Jay. They are excited to be expecting their first child in December! Tasha Graff