Teri Roberts
College Access Coordinator, Frankford High School
Teri Roberts was born in Manhattan and raised in Philadelphia, where she is a proud graduate of the School of the Future in West Philly. She earned her B.A. in Psychology from Bryn Athyn College of the New Church. There she was very active in the community; she served as Senior Class Representative, Student Ambassador, Resident Assistant and Team Manager of Women’s Lacrosse, Field Hockey, and Basketball.
Before joining TRIO in 2022, Teri served with City Year at Frankford High School, an experience that deepened her mission to bridge the gap between what student need to succeed and what schools can provide. She’s passionate about fostering curiosity and helping students see their full potential.
Outside of work, you can find her at the gym, doomscrolling, or rewatching her favorite movies. She’s also a Philly sports fan – Go Birds!


