Teresa started out as a Class I competitive gymnast between the ages of 9 and 17. She was a member of the 1984 NCAA National Championship Team. Theresa has 8 years of coaching experience. At Orlando Metro, she is the head coach of the women's compulsory team, assistant coach for the women's level 7-10 beam and floor exercise, and is a choreographer for the optional women's beam and floor exercise.

In addition to coaching, Theresa was a level 4-8 USAG judge from 1994-1999 and is a Safety Certified / USA Professional Member. Theresa feels that her highest accomplishments are a college scholarship that she earned to JSU in Jacksonville, Alabama and her attendance at FMU for Commercial Arts.