Rebecca Terry
Rebecca Terry is an esteemed early childhood educator with 35 years of experience in the field. Throughout her career, she has made significant contributions as a kindergarten and first-grade teacher, a district prekindergarten coach, an Instructional Specialist, and the Early Childhood Coordinator for the Pasadena Independent School District.
Professional Experience:
In her last nineteen years in education, Rebecca focused on building capacity across the district by working closely with campus administrators, coaches, early childhood teachers, and teaching assistants to transform education practices for young learners. Her key roles included:
- Curriculum Development: Developed district curricula using research-based practices for young learners.
- Professional Development: Provided training for teachers, administrators, and coaches.
- Campus Support: Helped teams identify essential standards, create assessments, and design effective lessons.
- Teacher Observations: Assisted administrators in giving feedback to enhance teacher performance.
- Instructional Coaching: Modeled instruction, coached teachers, and provided immediate professional development.
Academic Background
Rebecca holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and an early childhood certification from Texas A&M University. She also earned a master’s degree in curriculum development, an ESL certification, and a Texas Principal’s certification from the University of St. Thomas.
Areas of Expertise
- Early Childhood Education
- Curriculum Development
- Professional Development
- Instructional Coaching
- Teacher Observations and Feedback
- Research-Based Educational Practices
- Capacity Building in Education
Personal Attributes
Rebecca is known for her dedication to transforming educational practices and her ability to build capacity within schools. Her extensive experience and commitment to professional growth make her an invaluable asset to any educational team.