Crystal K. Terry has over 10 years of experience in teaching and education. She has a PhD in Public Health from Walden University and teaches online courses as an adjunct professor. Currently, she is the Site Coordinator and Instructor at Apex School of Theology, where she is responsible for student and teacher recruitment. She has also founded a non-profit organization called H.E.A.L. Task Force that provides health education and screenings.

1. CRYSTAL K. TERRY, PhD
101 Tiara Ct., Elizabeth City, NC 27909 * 252-722-3890 CELL * ckterry07@gmail.com *
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckterry7
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Educator, teacher, and mentor with over 10 years of teaching experience in adult continuing education and
k-12 environments
• Designed and delivered lesson plans for classrooms of 5-75 participants; proven record of student
achievement on standardized tests
• Developed and presented curriculums and training materials to community members and focus groups
EDUCATION
PhD Public Health - Health Education and Health Promotion 12/09 – 7/16
Walden University, Baltimore, MD
Master of Science Community Health - Concentration in Health Education and Health Promotion 8/97 – 12/98
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
Bachelor of Science Biology - Emphasis in Cellular Biology 8/93 – 5/97
Elizabeth City State University, Elizabeth City, NC
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Site Coordinator/ Instructor 2015-current
Apex School of Theology/ Promiseland Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, Jamesville, NC
• Responsible for student recruitment and teacher/staff recruitment.
• Assist potential students with FAFSA and application completion. Complete required reports and
documentation for Apex School of Theology.
• Teach online courses to include Science I & II, Orientation to the College Experience, Church Administration
I & II
Adjunct Professor/Lecturer
Elizabeth City State University - Elizabeth City, NC 1999–2000, 2002–2003, 2008
2010-2015
• Taught First Aid & Safety, Health Concepts, Health in Elementary Schools, & Drug Education; Taught
Health Concepts with the Early College Program for Washington County Schools; Taught Science (2002)
with the National Youth Sports Program
• Proficient in Blackboard, Populi, and Gradesfirst
• Taught online and face-to-face
Teacher
River Road Middle School, Elizabeth City, NC 2000 – 2001
Pasquotank High School, Elizabeth City, NC 2001 – 2002
CERTIFICATIONS/ ADDITIONAL TRAININGS
CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor w/ American Red Cross
NC State level CCHC training course – UNC Chapel Hill
School of Religious Studies/ United Foundation Fellowship Assembly - diploma
OTHER PUBLICATIONS

2. CRYSTAL K. TERRY, PhD
Dissertation: Parental Perceptions of Childhood Obesity and Overweight in 4-year-olds in Northeastern North
Carolina
PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE INVOLVEMENT
President 2004-current
H.E.A.L. Task Force, Inc. (Helping Everyone Avail in Life)
Promise Land Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, Jamesville, NC
• Founder of organization.
• Created mission, goals, objectives, and activities which are used to obtain 501c3.
• Formed partnerships with Albemarle Food Bank.
• Helped develop Boys to Men Ministry (mentorship for boys ages 6-17)
• Hosts annual health fair that provides health screenings, health education, and physical activities for the
community. Develops and provides health education through church bulletins and workshops.
• Helped to establish a partnership with Apex School of Theology to develop a site for educational purposes.
Vice Chairperson 7/2005 – 7/2007
Family Support Subcommittee Co-Chairperson 3/2004 – 1/2007
Healthy Carolinians of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City, NC
• Responsible for providing activities and education in the communities of Pasquotank, Camden, Currituck,
and Perquimans in an effort to help the citizens reach the Healthy People 2010 goals.
• Developed goals and objectives for subcommittees and instituted community activities to achieve goals
related to community education, health fairs, and screenings.
Albemarle Area Safe Kids, Elizabeth City, NC 2004-2007
• Responsible for disseminating information and providing activities to raise community awareness of child
safety laws and regulations. Participated in bike rodeos and seat belt community educational initiatives.
Albemarle Pediatric Asthma Coalition, Elizabeth City, NC 2004-2007
• Provided support and education to parents of asthmatic children.
• Developed presentation curriculum for child care providers.
Chairperson for Cardiovascular Health Committee 2006
CHAG (Community Health Access Group)
• Served as an active member of Washington/ Martin Counties’ Healthy Carolinians group.
• Assisted in creating activities to meet program goals and objectives.
• Formed partnership with HEAL Task Force, Inc.
MEMBERSHIPS
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (public service sorority)
REFERENCES
Angelia Nelson Former Health & PE Chairperson anelson168@aol.com 215-669- 3962
Carolyn Gallop Former Health & PE Chairperson cfgallop@ecsu.edu 757-407-6564
Jacqueline Huff Director of Counseling jmhuff@ecsu.edu 252-335-3834
Anthony Terrell Site Director/ Apex SOT bishopterrell@gmail.com 252-236-2031