Beth Mappes lives in Monroe with her husband and three sons and teaches third grade at George Walton Academy. She enjoys directing and performing in shows in the community. Favorites include "Godspell", "The Dixie Swim Club", "Pump Boys and Dinettes", and the numerous children's musicals she has directed. She enjoys spending time with her family, raising goats, playing piano and guitar, and teaching young people about the performing arts.