About the Author

Dr. Thomas Benson III grew up in the small town of Lyman, South Carolina, in the seventies, spending his childhood years on his aunts' farm. He has received a master's degree from both Fayetteville State University and The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, followed by a doctoral degree from Wingate University. Dr. Benson is a dynamic educator of many years and mentors young adults through establishing meaningful relationships and sharing his life experiences. He currently lives in Raeford, North Carolina, with his wife, son, and daughter.