Dr. Hemphill teaches courses on historical methodolgy HIST 301) the Old South HIST 347) the History of Crime in America HIST 349) the Early Republic HIST 433) Civil War and Reconstruction HIST 436) and Manhood and Masculinity in the U.S. HIST 457A) She attained her bachelor's degree 2006) and master's degree 2008) from George Mason University. In addition, she earned a master's degree 2010) and Ph.D. 2014) at Johns Hopkins University.