I grew up in a working-class family in a rural town in Georgia. New England immediately felt like home and my husband and I chose to settle in Billerica. We bought our first house on River Street and have two children in the public school system. Public service has always been important to me, having grown up in a military family. From enlisting in the Air Force to teaching History at Lawrence High School, I continually seek ways to better the world around me.
During Operation Iraqi Freedom, Teresa served as an Intelligence Analyst for the Air Combat Command. As a veteran from a military family, Teresa understands the struggles of life after service. Our fellow patriots are more likely to suffer from mental illness, commit suicide, and struggle to readjust to civilian society. From the State House, Teresa will:
Ensure all veterans are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.
Increase funding for younger veterans who are raising children and caring for aging parents.
Increase housing options for veterans.
Advocate for every veteran to obtain services they were guaranteed by our Commonwealth and Nation.