News Center: December 2025

Teri Monte: Discovering Herself Through Theatre

After following her sister’s footsteps to San Diego City College, Teri Monte found more than just classes—she found confidence, community, and a path to a backstage career in theatre. Overcoming childhood homelessness and early academic struggles, she’s now thriving as a screenwriter, stage tech, and actor with big dreams for the future. Her story is one of resilience, rediscovery, and the power of finding your place.