Hilda Abaya earned a bachelor's degree in Secondary Education-Physical Education K-12 from Arizona State University and a master's degree in Educational Leadership-Principal K-12 from Northern Arizona University. She has been teaching Wellness at Peoria Accelerated since 2004. In addition to teaching Wellness, she has been an Athletic Coach, Department Chair for Electives, Testing Coordinator, Aspiring School Leader Intern and a club sponsor.