Teresa is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Dallas L. Dafford, Sr. She is a 1986 graduate of Triton High School and a 1993 graduate of North Carolina Central University where she received a B.S. degree in Physical Education. She is employed with the Durham Public Schools Community Education Department as an Elementary Program Specialist. Teresa is currently taking classes at Fayetteville Technical Community College to become a licensed funeral director. She lives in Durham, NC and has one son, Julian. Teresa has two nephews, Cameron and Caden. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, going to the movies and various sports.