Meet The TEACHER MRS. TERESA EDWARDS BMS BAND DIRECTOR & STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM MENTOR Education After I graduated high school, I attended Calhoun Community College and Wallace State where I studied music education. Then, I transferred to Lander University in Greenwood, South Carolina where I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education in 1998. I also hold a Master’s and Educational Specialist Degree in Instructional Leadership from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. THE BASICS My name is Mrs. Teresa Edwards. I am 43 years of age and live in Trinity, Alabama with my husband, three dogs (Penny, Lucy, & Sargeant), and Eleanor the cat. This school year begins my eighteenth year teaching, sixteenth at Brookhaven Middle School. I enjoy spending time with my family, playing music, and reading. I am excited about the opportunity to serve your child. I am also looking forward to a fantastic school year! GO WILDCATS!!! My Favorites Books: Harry Potter Series, Game of Thrones Series Music: Rock Movie Genre: Horror Food: Chips, Salsa, Queso Dip Drink: Diet Coke Season: Fall Hobby: Refinishing furniture Subject: Language Arts Dessert: Cherry Cobbler Candy: M&M’s Car: Ford Mustang Sports: Football & Volleyball My Childhood I grew up in Trinity, Alabama and attended a private school until I was in the third grade. Then, my parents decided to transfer me to West Morgan Elementary School. My parents decided to transfer me again at the beginning of my 6th grade year to Oak Park Middle School in Decatur. I graduated from Decatur High School in 1992. Contact Me! Email: teresa.edwards@dcs.edu Secondary Email: teresa.edwards@dcs.k12.al.us School Phone: (256) 552-3045 You may also write a note in your child’s data notebook.