Tracy Charlotte Teran has been in the field of education since 2008. She began her career teaching courses in art theory, art appreciation, and art history as a faculty member for Clovis Community College and California State University, Fresno. She transitioned to the secondary level in 2020 to have a greater impact as a mentor and bridge to higher education. Tracy currently works as a World History teacher and National History Day Club Coach at Dinuba High School in Tulare County. Never leaving the arts far behind, she also teaches a Reedley College Dual Enrollment section of Art Appreciation for freshmen. Her goal as an educator is to provide a safe and relevant learning environment for students to engage in inquiry, critical thinking, creativity, and dialogue. Tracy holds a BA in History/Art History from UCLA, an MA in Art, Emphasis Art History, from California State University, Long Beach, and a Teaching Credential from California State University, Fresno.