Teri's life was characterized by deep friendships, teaching, learning, sharing, and service. After graduating from Gonzaga University, she balanced her math teaching at Gonzaga Prep with MBA studies and later became a computer systems consultant. Guided by Jesuit values, Teri volunteered in Alaska with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, working in a care facility for Y'upik Eskimos with developmental disabilities. She then returned to teaching at Jesuit High School in the Portland area where she led several student trips to help hurricane victims and the less fortunate. Teri also served as a foster parent. Even after losing her vision in 2013, she remained dedicated, participating in programs for the Oregon Commission for the Blind and teaching technology skills to the visually impaired. Her life embodied the Ignatian spirit of selfless service.
Uploaded Jan 26, 2024 to AlumniJoe embodied Gonzaga Prep's mission of accessibility, having funded his education by contributing 50 cents a week earned from his newspaper delivery route while a student. His unwavering dedication to learning led him to earn a Ph.D. in electrical engineering, and he subsequently served as the leader of Kaiser Aerospace and Electronics Corporation for 26 years. Dr. Smead was a founding member of CU Boulder’s Aerospace Engineering Sciences External Advisory Board and, along with his wife Ann, established the department's endowed chair and was later awarded the College of Engineering and Applied Science Distinguished Engineering Alumnus Award. Joe and his wife, Ann, have been remarkable supporters of Gonzaga Prep through their exceptional generosity.
Uploaded Jan 26, 2024