👥 Meet Aya House's Founders
Ernest Thomas, M.Ed.
Educator, Behavior Systems Specialist
"I believe in building systems where every child is seen, supported, and set up to win."
Lisa Cooley Thomas, M.Ed.
Certified Life Success Coach, Educational Diagnostician, Author
"I built Aya House as a sanctuary where healing can be intentional and identity can be celebrated."
Together, we bring decades of experience in education, clinical advocacy, and personal transformation to create a space where young people can reclaim their power and purpose.