Beverly Hain built a distinguished career in education that spanned 30 years, teaching practical life skills, career preparation and providing educational support for both youth and adults. After beginning as a home economics teacher in North Branch and Ashley schools, Hain later served as an adult education instructor for Carson City Public Schools. She then became a teacher consultant for Montcalm Intermediate School District, a role she held for 13 years.
A graduate of Grand Rapids Junior College and MSU, Hain earned both an associate and bachelor’s degree in home economics education. Her education continued in new ways in 1967 when she traveled as a delegate to India with the International Farm Youth Exchange (IFYE), where she spent six months living with Indian families and promoting peace and global understanding. Today, Hain continues her commitment to IFYE by serving as president of the IFYE alumni association.
Hain’s service to her community extends in many other ways, as well. She has served as president of the Carson City Women’s Club and the United Methodist Women at Georgetown United Methodist Church, as well as chairing countless committees. Hain also created and taught cooking classes for families supported by the church food pantry. In addition, she supports the beatification of several local community spaces as an MSU Extension Master Gardener.
As a Barry County 4-H’er, Hain completed more than 100 project years across a wide variety of project areas, earned numerous county project awards and participated in a service project that helped build a swimming pool at a local 4-H camp. Hain was inducted into the Michigan 4-H Key Club, where she served on the 1964 banquet committee. She also worked as a summer 4-H agent in 1964 and later gave back as a Gratiot County 4-H leader, council member, fair superintendent and Lapeer County 4-H camp director.
