Hello Everyone,
I am Cory A. Terry, your assistant principal. It is a privilege to be accepted into the ENSA community. I am a Greenville native that graduated from Hillcrest High School. I received a BA from Erskine College in Psychology and Christian Education. After Erskine, I was employed with the Boys Home of the South in various capacities (as a counselor, supervisor, treatment coordinator, and a program director) for almost seven years in residential care for the ages of six to twenty one. While I was there, I entered the district through substituting. I substituted for over five years for grades K-12. During this time, I was introduced to the MAT program and procured that degree from Clemson University. I taught as a substitute and then a full time teacher at Tanglewood Middle School for 15 years. During my teaching career at Tanglewood, I received the Golden Apple Award and Teacher of the Year. After several years of teaching, I returned to Clemson to attain an EdS degree in 2012. I served at West Greenville School as an Administrative Assistant and West Greenville Middle School Alternative Program as Coordinator.
I have a wonderful and vivacious wife of over 25 years; she is a cosmetologist, make-up artist, and jewelry designer. To our union, we have an adopted son that is now married with two daughters, two more young adult sons, and a daughter. I enjoy the movies and physical fitness. I have a fond admiration for the arts and a love of music and singing. I am a very student-centered and staff supportive administrator. Two of my educational concentrations are cultural relevant pedagogy and developing healthy relationships. I am passionate about life and education, especially our present and future generations.
I am looking forward to a wonderful year at East North Street Academy.
Motto by Langston Hughes
I play it cool
I dig all jive
That's the reason
I stay alive
My motto
As I live and learn
Is dig and be dug in return