Dr. Helen Avis earned her Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, studying Policy, Leadership, and School Reform. She currently serves as the Coordinator of Outcomes and Education for Methodist Home for Children in Raleigh, NC. Before taking on this role she served as an Operations Manager at a Juvenile Assessment and Crisis Center, an English teacher within the Juvenile Justice system, a middle school public school teacher, and a private education consultant for youth with unique needs.