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Urban Compass
11100 S. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
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Profiles


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A native of the Washington D.C. area, and graduate of Villanova University, Theresa moved to Los Angeles to attend Loyola Marymount University where she received a Master’s degree in Elementary Education. Theresa Gartland has a passion for working in communities with the greatest need for educators. She participated in the Response-Ability Volunteer teacher program while she earned her degree and lived in a faith-based community in South Los Angeles.

Theresa Gartland brings to Urban Compass a solid foundation in education through her hands-on classroom experience and in-depth understanding of curriculum development. As a 2nd grade teacher in South Los Angeles, Theresa learned and experienced first hand the needs of youth from the surrounding community. Today, Theresa continues her growing role in Urban Compass and serving the youth of Watts as the Urban Compass Curriculum and Program Director.