Annie Avery is the Principal of the Ina A. Colen Academy. She has served for over twenty-five years in early childhood, elementary, specific learning disabilities, and gifted education throughout Florida. Most currently, Avery has worked in administration at the high school level. Knowing she always wanted to work with children, she completed her undergraduate studies at Florida Southern College. Avery also earned two Master’s degrees. One from Florida State University in Early Childhood Education and another from Western Governors University in Educational Leadership. She has one daughter who attends the University of Florida. In her free time, Avery enjoys horseback riding and paddle boarding. Avery aims to cultivate a well-respected school where families and students feel at home during their educational journey.