Therese Ann "Terry" Drew was born May 11th, 1950, to loving parents, Daniel Florian Drew & Rita Strzelczyk Drew. The Drew family name was originally Drzewiecki, originating from Poland. Terry was named after St. Therese of Lisieux, the "little flower," who brought light to the world by just being her beautiful little self. Born in Buffalo, she lived in Kenmore most of her life and was the oldest of three children. She was extremely close to her brother Ben Drew who passed away three years before.
Terry graduated from Nardin Academy in 1968, and went on to earn a bachelor of science in education, a public school teaching certificate and a master of science in education, all from University at Buffalo. She worked in Buffalo Public Schools as a corrective math teacher for over 30 years. Much beloved by students, she was known as "the teacher who made math fun." In 1997, the White House and the National Science Foundation honored her with the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Science & Mathematics Teaching, for her "extraordinary accomplishments in the classroom as a teacher."
Terry was an active member in her Forever 40 Group, the Buffalo Teachers Federation and the Polish Cadets of Buffalo. She loved Buffalo, going out to dine with friends, good company and a glass of good wine. Terry will be missed by her extended family, many friends and students.
-Basil Argento, nephew-in-law
Terry graduated from Nardin Academy in 1968, and went on to earn a bachelor of science in education, a public school teaching certificate and a master of science in education, all from University at Buffalo. She worked in Buffalo Public Schools as a corrective math teacher for over 30 years. Much beloved by students, she was known as "the teacher who made math fun." In 1997, the White House and the National Science Foundation honored her with the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Science & Mathematics Teaching, for her "extraordinary accomplishments in the classroom as a teacher."
Terry was an active member in her Forever 40 Group, the Buffalo Teachers Federation and the Polish Cadets of Buffalo. She loved Buffalo, going out to dine with friends, good company and a glass of good wine. Terry will be missed by her extended family, many friends and students.
-Basil Argento, nephew-in-law
Therese Ann "Terry" Drew was born May 11th, 1950, to loving parents, Daniel Florian Drew & Rita Strzelczyk Drew. The Drew family name was originally Drzewiecki, originating from Poland. Terry was named after St. Therese of Lisieux, the "little flower," who brought light to the world by just being her beautiful little self. Born in Buffalo, she lived in Kenmore most of her life and was the oldest of three children. She was extremely close to her brother Ben Drew who passed away three years before.
Terry graduated from Nardin Academy in 1968, and went on to earn a bachelor of science in education, a public school teaching certificate and a master of science in education, all from University at Buffalo. She worked in Buffalo Public Schools as a corrective math teacher for over 30 years. Much beloved by students, she was known as "the teacher who made math fun." In 1997, the White House and the National Science Foundation honored her with the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Science & Mathematics Teaching, for her "extraordinary accomplishments in the classroom as a teacher."
Terry was an active member in her Forever 40 Group, the Buffalo Teachers Federation and the Polish Cadets of Buffalo. She loved Buffalo, going out to dine with friends, good company and a glass of good wine. Terry will be missed by her extended family, many friends and students.
-Basil Argento, nephew-in-law
Terry graduated from Nardin Academy in 1968, and went on to earn a bachelor of science in education, a public school teaching certificate and a master of science in education, all from University at Buffalo. She worked in Buffalo Public Schools as a corrective math teacher for over 30 years. Much beloved by students, she was known as "the teacher who made math fun." In 1997, the White House and the National Science Foundation honored her with the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Science & Mathematics Teaching, for her "extraordinary accomplishments in the classroom as a teacher."
Terry was an active member in her Forever 40 Group, the Buffalo Teachers Federation and the Polish Cadets of Buffalo. She loved Buffalo, going out to dine with friends, good company and a glass of good wine. Terry will be missed by her extended family, many friends and students.
-Basil Argento, nephew-in-law
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Therese A. Drew 1950-2018
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