Terrie has been a nurse for over thirty years. She was born and raised in Jacksonville, North Carolina and attended Coastal Carolina Community College, receiving her Certified Nursing Assistant certificate. It was around this time that she realized she was passionate about caring for people. Terrie continued her education by attending Lawrence Co. Area Vocational Technical School in Pennsylvania and graduated in 1987 as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. She began in Assisted Living then branched out into family medicine, with Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics and Geriatrics being her areas of expertise. After many years in family medicine, Terrie returned to senior living, holding positions as a Wellness Nurse, Resident Care Coordinator, Health Services Director, Regional Health Specialist and Regional Director of Health Services. In her free time Terrie enjoys travel, attending live performances, reading a good book, TV and puzzles.