Dr. Ruby A. Bell is a Retired Educator, an Environmental Justice Advocate, and serves as Christian Education President at her local church. During her public school education career, she served as a teacher, homeschool coordinator, assistant principal, principal, and central services leader. Dr. Bell received a B.S. in Elementary Education (Fayetteville State University, NC), M.Ed. in Education (North Carolina Central University, NC) and her Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (Fayetteville State University, NC). She holds professional credentials as a Public School Superintendent, Curriculum Specialist, a K-12 School Administrator (principal), and a Mentor. She holds licenses as an Elementary (K-6) Educator, Middle Grades Language Arts and Social Studies Educator, and a Reading Specialist. She is a 34-year veteran of the public school system and served an additional 12 years at the University of Mount Olive (NC), where she earned her Associate Professor status. During her tenure at the University, she served as an Associate Professor of Education, Director of Teacher Education and Licensure, and as Chair of the Education Department.