Teresa Thompson has enjoyed 17 years in higher education and is a tenured accounting professor at West Valley College in Saratoga, California. She first discovered her enthusiasm for teaching as a tutor at her community college, where she assisted peers with subjects like statistics, Spanish, and, of course, accounting. Teresa always knew she wanted to return to the community college level to teach full-time.
Teresa loves being in the classroom and is known for her innovative and engaging teaching methods. From a Pokémon-themed syllabus to a 'Squid Games' escape room, she loves integrating pop culture into her assignments to make learning fun and memorable. She has received the Excellence in Teaching, Service to the Community, and Program Excellence award from her college as well as being awarded the White House’s Gold Presidential Award for Community Service.
Beyond teaching, Teresa serves as the director of West Valley College's Entrepreneurship Center. In this role, she collaborates with brilliant and passionate students, helping them turn their dreams into reality.
In her spare time, Teresa loves traveling with her husband and daughter. She also enjoys snuggling up with her two-toned, one-eyed cat, Rex, to read mystery novels.
In her classroom, Teresa is known for her innovative and engaging teaching methods. From a Pokémon-themed syllabus to a 'Squid Games' escape room, she loves integrating pop culture into her assignments to make learning fun and memorable.
Beyond teaching, Teresa serves as the director of West Valley College's Entrepreneurship Center. In this role, she collaborates with brilliant and passionate students, helping them turn their dreams into reality.
In her spare time, Teresa loves traveling with her husband and daughter. She also enjoys snuggling up with her two-toned, one-eyed cat, Rex, to read mystery novels.
