Terrah is quick to credit her three children as her reason for attending and working hard at A-B Tech.  In January 2014, she gave birth to a daughter Camila, her third child.  Camila was born with a rare form of muscular dystrophy.  Terrah describes this as "the hardest time of my life because I felt like I was all alone."  However, through working through and seeking to understand her dau ghter's situation, she grew inspired to continue learning more in a way that would allow her to help others.  She had always had an interest in pursuing Nursing school, but never felt she had the time.  With Camila and her two young sons, Evan and Carter, as her inspiration, she began taking classes at A-B Tech in January 2015.

Returning to school after so many years was daunting at first for Terrah.  She credits her instructors at A-B Tech with helping her find her way during that initial semester.  In fact, it was instructor Jennifer Voigt who initially pointed her towards the RIBN Program during her first semester taking classes.  Terrah applied for the program and was accepted for the term beginning August 2015.

In addition to her studies and the demands of parenting, Camila currently works 45 hours a week at a local restaurant.  Although it's certainly challenging balancing schoolwork, kids, and a full time job, she has faith that it will pay off in the end for her and her family.  In fact, in spite of her demanding schedule, Terrah was proud to report that she currently holds a 4.0 GPA - a remarkable achievement.  She was also selected as A-B Tech's Student of the Month this past September.

Once she completes the RIBN Program, Terrah's goal is to pursue her Master's at Western Carolina University and eventually work in pediatrics, potentially working with special needs children.  She also hopes to find opportunities to raise awareness about muscular dystrophy.

Reflecting on the impact of her scholarship, Terrah stated, "When you're a mother, money is a stress. The opportunity to have a scholarship not only helps pay for books and school, but it also takes so much stress off."  It's an opportunity that Terrah doesn't plan to waste, sharing that one of her goals is to show her kids the importance of education and that "nothing is impossible."