Her Story
About Teresa
Teresa Dail is a teacher and curriculum writer based in Snow Hill, North Carolina. With 20 years of teaching experience and approximately 10 years dedicated to curriculum writing, she has developed complete curricula for two charter schools in addition to creating her own lessons and activities for students. Dail earned a bachelor's degree in history and secondary education, followed by a master's degree in curriculum and instruction in 2007 and a master's degree in school administration in 2010. She is currently working toward an EDD in curriculum instruction. She belongs to the North Carolina Educators Association and is the first in her family to obtain a college education. Dail credits a specific teacher from her middle and high school years with inspiring her to pursue a career in education. She values honesty, hard work, and integrity, and advises others to do what they love and love what they do.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Teresa
01What do you attribute your success to?
A particular teacher I had in middle and high school who inspired me to become a teacher.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Do what you love and love what you do.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
They better love teaching and be very motivated to do it because it's hard work. Also be true to yourself, be strong on your own without depending on anyone except yourself and the Lord.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Biggest challenges are the amount of work teachers have and the pay. The rewards are insurmountable when you see what students achieve, even the smallest success is reward enough.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Honesty, hard work, and integrity.
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