My name is Linda Beal and I am the Library Media Specialist here at Emerson Elementary. I have taught here for 18 years. I graduated from Coalgate High School in 1985. I received my Bachelors degree from SOSU and my Masters from ECU. I have lived in Coalgate all my life. I am married to my husband Rickey and have 2 children. Laramie graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State University on a Softball Scholarship majoring in Safety. She is now married to Colt Impson and they live in Longview, TX. Laredo is going to Connors State College in Warner, OK on a Rodeo scholarship.