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About Me
I am Beverley Williams Leeper, born in Columbia, SC, in a single-parent home. At an early age, I discovered my passion for writing and was influenced by the literary prowess of Angelou, Hughes, Frost, and Kipling. I am married to Bruce E. Leeper (SFC Ret.), and we have one son named Sterling. Currently, I am the Director of Risk Management for Richland County School District One. I am also a former Investigator with the SC Department of Labor, Safety Manager, and Certified County Risk Manager (CCRM) for the Richland County Government.
I am a proud resident of Columbia and have over 60 years of experience. I’m a former freelance writer for Midlands Live Magazine, and I have written various articles for local newspapers. I am also a bowler, golfer, and an avid photographer, matting and framing my original photos for sale. All my works, including my books, can be purchased directly online. My books can also be purchased through Amazon and local bookstores. For speaking engagements, you can contact me through this website.
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My Educational Background
- Associate of Applied Science, Law Enforcement, Central Texas College, Killeen, TX
- Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, University of South Carolina (USC)
- National Criminal Justice Honor Society, Alpha Phi Sigma, USC
- Academic Achievement, Minority Student Affairs, USC
- MFA Creative Writing, the University of North Alabama (Currently Enrolled)
My Published Works
- Through My Eyes (Poetry)
- Shayla & The Dream Factory (Children’s Book Series)
- Shayla’s Songs (Children’s Poetry)
- Behind These Walls (Novel)
- My Season of Content (New Release)
*Best Sellers List, Local Authors, Compiled by The Happy Bookseller, Columbia, SC (November 2007)
Shoe Giveaway
After visiting St. Lawrence Place with a friend, the children received a surprise visit from coach Dawn Staley. This inspired me to start my charity to give back, and my co-workers, friends, and family found out and wanted to help. For the first 4 years, we gave the shoes directly to Coach Staley until some friends and family suggested that we give them to kids from a school in a low-economic city or town.
By the fifth year of our program, we gave 486 pairs of new shoes to Glendale Elementary School in Aiken County. In 2018, we gave more than 400 pairs to Allendale-Fairfax Middle School in Allendale, SC, and in 2019, we gave 529 pairs to Easterling Primary School in Marion, SC. There are over 40 friends and family who unselfishly give pairs of shoes every year to help these children and their families, and I am grateful to them for supporting our cause.
By the fifth year of our program, we gave 486 pairs of new shoes to Glendale Elementary School in Aiken County. In 2018, we gave more than 400 pairs to Allendale-Fairfax Middle School in Allendale, SC, and in 2019, we gave 529 pairs to Easterling Primary School in Marion, SC. There are over 40 friends and family who unselfishly give pairs of shoes every year to help these children and their families, and I am grateful to them for supporting our cause.
