Martha Ann Davis McGaw, of the Davis-McGaw Family Foundation, has a M. Ed. with a focus on HR Education; Community College Teaching and Learning; a B.A. (psychology). The Davis McGaw Family Foundation was established as a commitment to the development of an equitable, affordable, diverse educational system in the U. S. A., promoting economic stability for all. Davis McGaw's focus on equity in education, placing learners, K-16, at the core of every educational policy, initiative and institution. Her current research centers on the teacher/learner experience of the classroom. Her work is informed through her experiences as a public educator promoting informal education initiatives while a direct services counselor; Director of Teen Services & Interim Unit Director of a Boys and Girls Club; a parent of seven children educated in eight different nations. Currently on the advisory boards of IWS, Inc, a breast cancer support for underserved communities and Peach State Opera. Ms. Davis McGaw has 8 years as a PCADV certified Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Counselor; 3 years as an Olweus' certified Bullying Prevention Counselor; 12 years in retail management.