Born and raised in New York; Helen attended undergraduate school at Brandeis University in Waltham Massachusetts1986; Masters in secondary education from Adelphi University 1992. She worked as a paralegal in New York City for 12 years prior to moving to Florida in 1997. She has been teacher for the Sarasota County schools since 1997. Her biggest struggle since childhood has been the need to be perfect all the time. Definitely a hard habit to break but it is something that pushes her and drives her to work hard. She’s currently working on a second masters from Stetson University College of Law and studying healthcare compliance. Additionally she is applying to law school for fall semester 2021. Started a network marketing business About two years ago she started her own network marketing business with a luxury skincare and make up line that she is very passionate about. She’s always tried to be a good citizen whether it’s helping a neighbor or a friend or even a stranger and she hopes to become an advocate for people who don’t Know how to speak up for themselves, She’d like to practice law in healthcare, elder law, compliance sort of direction.