Leila Henry Riley holds a BA in special education, an MA in correctional special education, a diploma in supervision and administration, and certifications in mentoring, victim awa...view moreLeila Henry Riley holds a BA in special education, an MA in correctional special education, a diploma in supervision and administration, and certifications in mentoring, victim awareness, and conflict resolution. She is also a certified holistic life coach, motivational speaker, district coordinator for her church, and founder and president of the Leila May’s HOPE (Helping Others Pursue Excellence) Foundation, summer program for children. Leila has authored several articles, poems, short stories, devotionals, and sermons. She currently lives with her sister in Florida.view less