03/24/2026
🌟 Staff Spotlight: Terri Wheeler 🌟
Community Employment Services Lead | Advocate for Independence | Proud Nana | Licensed Minister
Meet Terri Wheeler, who has been a dedicated part of the Charles Lea Center team for 21 years. Throughout her time at CLC, Terri has been passionate about supporting individuals as they grow in independence and pursue meaningful employment opportunities. 💚
Terri shares that what she enjoys most about working at CLC is the people she supports. Each day, she finds fulfillment in helping individuals enhance their independence, strengthen their advocacy skills, and grow along their personal career paths.
Terri was inspired to work at the Charles Lea Center because she wanted to help individuals improve their quality of life and achieve their personal goals. That passion continues to guide her work today.
In her role as Community Employment Services Lead, Terri serves as a liaison between the Director and staff. She helps ensure that Career Preparation and Employment Groups operate effectively and efficiently, while maintaining compliance with CLC and OIDD standards. In addition, she provides support in Employment Individual Services.
Terri graduated from Spartanburg High School and continued her education at Spartanburg Technical College, studying Business Administration with a medical option.
Outside of work, Terri enjoys singing, shopping, and jewelry. She has been married for 24 years, is the proud Nana to two beautiful grandsons, and also serves her community as a licensed minister.
Thank you, Terri, for your many years of dedication and for helping the people we support achieve their goals and build brighter futures! 💚
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