Watertown, New York
What grade did I start Homeschool?
6th Grade
What do I want a Doctorate in?
Physical or Occupational Therapy
What is my favorite movie?
Interstellar / Pride and Prejudice (2005)
Which mental disorder was I recently falsely diagnosed with?
Bipolar / Borderline Personality Disorder
Where did I grow up?
Giles County, Tennessee
What GPA did I graduate high school with / what superlative was I given?
4.0 / Valedictorian
What age do I want to get married at?
25 years old
What is my favorite kind of cat?
Tiger
How did I almost die when I was 12?
Getting bucked off a horse and collapsing both my lungs
What did young Ava want to be when she grew up?
A marine biologist
What age did I complete my associates degree at?
16
What do I wish I could teach more of?
Dance / Movement
What is my favorite genre of books?
Sci-Fi (time travel)
How many birthdays have I cried due to family issues causing it?
9 from the ages of 10-18
How old was I when I was first told I was "gifted"?
8 years old
Which university did I intern at for research in 2021?
Vanderbilt University
What is my dream home / architecture style?
Earthship Cabin
What is my favorite hobby that I do everyday?
Skincare
How many mentors have called me a failure?
5 - two ballet directors, three research directors
Who am I named after?
Ava Gardner, American actress 1922-1990
What was my research generally about?
Viruses, Bacteria and Fungi Interactions in the Microbiome
What is my dream vacation?
A cruise around Japan
What is my favorite classical ballet?
Swan Lake
What age was I groomed and sexually violated by a college senior?
14 years old