Helen hold a First Degree in French (B.A. Hons.) from University of Nigeria, Nsukka. She obtained her Post Graduate Diploma in Education from same University; Diploma in Computer Studies & Information Technology; Certificate in Creativity (New York City, USA); Diplôme de Langues, Littérature et Civilisation Françaises from Université de Grenoble III, France. Helen is also a proud old student of Queen's School, Enugu, and a Retired Director at the FCT Universal Basic Education Board, Abuja.

An avid writer and reader, Helen has written and published several books (novels, poetry, collection of plays and children's books) which include Your Gift is your Power (motivational book), Beyond the Heartbeat (novel) and The Ultimate Price & other plays (collection of plays).

A native of Nawfijah, Orumba South LGA of Anambra state, Nigeria; she was born in Enugu and married into the family of Ibezim in Mbaukwu, Awka South LGA of same Anambra state, and they are blessed with children.

As an educationist, she taught in many schools and became Vice Principal (Administration) of Government Secondary School, Karshi before becoming the Pioneer Principal of Junior Secondary School, Karshi, Abuja (from 2005 to 2006) and Junior Secondary School, Kurudu, Abuja (2006–2013).[4] After being a secondary school principal for almost eight years, she was made an Inspector of Schools in Department of Quality Assurance (in FCT UBEB) before becoming a deputy director (academics), Head of Department and eventually the Director of Primary School Services under the F.C.T.Universal Basic Education Board, Abuja. She has also visited some countries in the progress of her career: France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, République du Bénin, Israel, Egypt, and United States of America.