Richard Mearsearns doctorateRichard Mears graduated from Tennessee State University with a doctor of education degree (EdD) in August. He is a 1990 graduate of Warren County Senior High, a 1995 graduate of UT-Martin with a bachelor of arts degree and a 2001 graduate of TSU with a master of education degree. Richard is the son of John and Valerie Mears of Centertown and grandson of Mabel Pack of Smithville.