Beloved GRHS Math Teacher Terry Choma to Retire

Theresa "Terry" Choma, a long-time Glen Rock High School math teacher, will be retiring at the end of the school year. 

Choma has taught the language of numbers for 21 years at the borough high school. But once school ends in June, she'll be moving out to Idaho to be closer to her grandchildren.

The departing educator said working with students and colleagues aided greatly in her teaching success.

"My favorite part of teaching has been seeing my students get a math concept after struggling to own it," she said, attributing her success to student questions and insights along with supportive colleagues and administrators. "Over the years, I have learned that the best way to help students do this is to involve them in the learning process." 

School board members lamented while receiving her resignation Thursday night. They called Choma one of the finest educators in the district, respected and appreciated by students and colleagues.

"She really made a difference," said school board member Randi Blumberg. "We'll miss her," other board members chimed in.