We are TERC.
Meet the forward-thinking people of TERC. We are home to nationally recognized leaders in education research and curriculum development, pursuing our mission under the insightful guidance of our Board of Directors. Our team members hold advanced degrees and include talented content experts, dedicated researchers, and enthusiastic mentors. We are comprised of people from diverse backgrounds who are passionate advocates for students, driven by a strong sense of social justice. Together we are inspiring the next generation of STEM experts and giving them the tools they need to succeed in the field.
From coast to coast, TERC staff are located across the United States and Canada.
![Diversity Inclusion Equity and Belonging](https://www.terc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Staff_Map-1024x627.png)
![Michael Cassidy](https://www.terc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/headshot_cassidy.jpg)
Senior Researcher
![Dionne N. Champion](https://www.terc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DChampion.png)
Research Scientist
![Cinthia Colón](https://www.terc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Cinthia-Colon.png)
Senior Curriculum Developer Specialist, Investigations Center for Curriculum and Professional Development
![Sally Crissman](https://www.terc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/headshot_crissman.jpg)
Senior Science Educator
![Donna Curry](https://www.terc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/headshot_curry.jpg)
Senior Professional Development Specialist - Retired
![Ibrahim Dahlstrom-Hakki](https://www.terc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/headshot_dahlstrom-hakki.jpg)
Senior Research Scientist
![Sabrina De Los Santos](https://www.terc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/headshot_delossantos.jpg)
Researcher
![Kim Descoteaux](https://www.terc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/headshot_blank.gif)
Center Manager
![Cara DiMattia](https://www.terc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/headshot_blank.gif)
Director of Information Technology
![Brian Drayton](https://www.terc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/headshot_drayton.jpg)
Co-Director Center for School Reform