Richard Emmel earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, a Master of Science in Education from the University of Central Arkansas, and a Doctor of Education from the University of Mississippi. He holds Arkansas certification in the areas of science, mathematics, social studies, reading, and administration. His education career began in 1970 as an elementary principal, a position he enjoyed for ten years. After serving as an administrator, he became a classroom teacher at the junior high and middle school levels. After 42 years as an educator, he retired in May 2012. On November 26, 2012, Sharon and Richard will celebrate 47 years of marriage. Their marriage produced three sons. Their youngest son, Andrew died from cancer on April 15, 1993. A heart condition took the life of their first grandchild, Sharon. Because of his experience with catastrophic medical situations, Richard established the Baby Sharon Fund in 2003. The fund has awarded over $150,000 to help families with very sick children. He published his first book, Louisa, in 2007.
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