[b]Scott M. Beekman[/b] holds a Ph.D. and is an American historian, professor, and author. He was (2005) a visiting assistant professor of history at Ohio University. He resides in Athens, Ohio. He is married to the historian, Kimberly K. Little. By 2007 he joined the faculty of the University of Rio Grande Rio Grande Community College. Prof. Beekman earned his bachelor's degree from Shawnee State University and his master's and doctoral degrees from Ohio University.