Teresa taught in traditional, charter, and private schools in North Carolina for 26 years. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA in Secondary English Education and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with an MA in Curriculum, Instruction, and Supervision. In the classroom, Teresa focused on inquiry-based learning, providing authentic opportunities for students to share their work with wider audiences, and building strong communities with students, teachers, and parents. Outside of Coursemojo, Teresa trades memes and Tik Toks with her four children, revels in binge-worthy TV programs, and enjoys traveling and trying new eateries.