Teri was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,the youngest of six. Her heritage is a mix of Polish, Cherokee, and English. At age 5 she followed her older brother into theater at a local theater school where she found her passion for acting. She continued in theater for the next 13 years. In High School she was signed with a local talent agency moving her into modeling, commercials and a small film role. She graduated early from High School and moved to Los Angeles at eighteen. Teri is a full time mother to her son Sawyer. She spends her time filming, taking classes (dance, acting, vocal, and instrumental)traveling, and most importantly being the best mom she can be.