Alisha Herlong is a native of Rabun Gap, Georgia and attended North Georgia School of Gospel Music for 7 years as a student. Once convention style music began to surge in her veins she was hooked! She furthered her love for music and graduated in 2001 from Western Carolina University with a Bachelors of Science in Music Education (vocal emphasis). In 2020, Alisha earned her Master’s Degree in Technology Integration from Nova Southeastern University.  Upon graduation she returned to teach summers at the North Georgia School of Gospel Music minus one year off to care for her son. She has taught general music, choir and band in public and private schools for 18 years. In 2004 she married her God given soul mate, Robert Herlong, and they have been blessed with two boys, Bill and Max. The family resides near Beaufort, South Carolina and Alisha teaches at Step of Faith Christian Academy in Ridgeland, South Carolina. Alisha and her family are members of Sheldon Baptist Church in Sheldon, South Carolina.