Terry Kwan
Terry is a seasoned educator and dedicated public servant with a rich background in science education and school governance. She holds a BA from Binghamton University and an MSEd from Hofstra University. Terry began her career teaching pre-college science in both Massachusetts and New York, later transitioning into roles that involved supervising and training PreK–12 educators and undergraduate student teachers. Her expertise in curriculum development and educational safety led her to co-author several science safety guides published by the National Science Teaching Association.
After serving as a Science Supervisor for the Brookline, MA Public Schools, Terry was elected to the Brookline School Committee, where she served for 18 years, including two years as chair. Her work extended into educational publishing at Houghton Mifflin, where she contributed to the development of linguistic software.
Currently, Terry serves as a board member of the Massachusetts School Building Authority, appointed by the MA State Treasurer. In this role, she helps oversee the approval of state funding for public school construction and renovation projects. She also lends her expertise as a community representative on several Institutional Biosafety Committees for institutions affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Terry has served on the Wade Institute Board, formerly MITS) since 2000.