She is from Belize city and teaches Spanish and Social Studies. Her hobbies are jogging, exercising, reading and poetry. She attended St. Catherine‰s Academy in Belize City and St. John‰s College Sixth Form where she majored in History. Ms. Avilez told ANCHOR IN THE NEWS in a brief interview that since her coming to San Pedro, the islanders and students have treated her very friendly for which she is extremely grateful.