The Hilliard Institute

The Hilliard Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation offering sensory education programing, experiential learning, and academic research and publishing while also supporting philanthropic initiatives through fundraising and educational training and activities—all under the umbrella of the concept of Educational Wellness. 

The Hilliard Institute. 4440 Savage Pointe Drive. Franklin, TN 37064

Email Dr. K. Mark Hilliard at mark.hilliardinstitute@gmail.com

or Professor Jessa R. Sexton at thehilliardpress@gmail.com.

Photographer and Marketer


Emily Mae Bergeron

Photojournalist, The Hilliard Institute and Moloney-O'Brien Publishing

Emily Mae Bergeron is a Tennessee-based photographer. She enjoys traveling and being in nature. In her travels, she has shot throughout Ireland, France, Italy, and the United States with many more destinations on her bucket list.
 
When asked about being the photojournalist for The Crow’s Enchanted Dance, Emily readily agreed. The book is an apt project for Emily, who explains, “I strive to tell a story through my photos. I want those who view my work to feel that they are transported and immersed in what they see.  I enjoy capturing the beauty of a moment for others to experience." 

You can see more of Emily's work on her website. 


Alex Beene

Marketing Research Advisor (Official Officer), Hilliard Press 

Alex Beene is a marketing research advisor for Hilliard Press. He has been featured on ABC, CBS, ESPN Radio, and an array of print publications for authoring his first children’s book, Lessons from a Southern Mother, released by Hilliard Press in 2014. His columns have appeared in the Pulitzer Prize-winning Clarion Ledger, Mic.com, and other prominent media outlets.  A constant traveler, he has ventured to over 20 countries and has books in five different languages. His philanthropy and work in education have been recognized by the Jackson Sun, which listed him as one of the top 40 under 40 leaders in West Tennessee.