Stephanie Terry PhD, RD, CNE: Cultural Diversity

Dr. Terry has taught in the diploma, undergraduate, and graduate degree levels of academia with areas of expertise focused on leadership, mentoring nursing faculty, instructional development with an emphasis on active learning, retention and student success. Dr. Terry has been married for 21 years and share three beautiful daughters with her husband, one from their union and two inherited through marriage. When she is not working, Dr. Terry enjoys spending time with her family, especially her two-year-old granddaughter; reading a good novel; relaxing at the beach; traveling and experiencing great cuisines with good company. Dr. Terry serves her community by being a mentor of Chi Eta Phi, Inc. Sorority and Reach Initiative, Inc. Both organizations provide different services throughout the year for the community such as health fairs and educational seminars. She also loves giving back to her profession of nursing and serves on the Board of Directors for her Chapter of the Virginia Nurses Association. Dr. Terry has a strong faith base. She believes in being a humble servant. She has been blessed and believe in blessing others by passing along knowledge or lending her skills. She believes strongly in Luke 12:48 which states, “When someone has been given much, much will be required in return; and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required.”