We are TERC.
Meet the forward-thinking people of TERC. We are home to nationally recognized leaders in education research and curriculum development, pursuing our mission under the insightful guidance of our Board of Directors. Our team members hold advanced degrees and include talented content experts, dedicated researchers, and enthusiastic mentors. We are comprised of people from diverse backgrounds who are passionate advocates for students, driven by a strong sense of social justice. Together we are inspiring the next generation of STEM experts and giving them the tools they need to succeed in the field.
From coast to coast, TERC staff are located across the United States and Canada.
![Diversity Inclusion Equity and Belonging](https://www.terc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Staff_Map-1024x627.png)
![Karen Economopoulos](https://www.terc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/headshot_economopoulos.jpg)
Director of the Investigations Center for Curriculum and Professional Development
![Teon Edwards](https://www.terc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/headshot_edwards.jpg)
Senior Leader, Co-Founder of EdGE
![Joni Falk](https://www.terc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Joni-Falk.jpg)
Center Leader (Center for School Reform) - Retired
![Angela Murphy Gardiner](https://www.terc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Angela-Gardiner.jpg)
Senior Researcher
![Santiago Gasca](https://www.terc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/headshot_gasca.jpg)
Researcher
![Ivel Gontan](https://www.terc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ivel_gontan_headshot.jpg)
REVISE Center Manager
![Ben Gosbee](https://www.terc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/headshot_gosbee.jpg)
Staff Accountant
![Jim Hammerman](https://www.terc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/headshot_hammerman.jpg)
Co-Director of SEEC and Senior Researcher
![Rachel Hayes](https://www.terc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/2017_Rachel_web.jpg)
Project Manager
![Fardus Hersi](https://www.terc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/headshot_hersi.jpg)
Accounts Payable Specialist