Terri Cossel: "The will to overcome my disabilities and enjoy meaningful and satisfying work."

Terri Cossel has been one of Goodwill’s most recognized employees for over 20 years. Working in Goodwill’s community programs, Terri assembles products for many local companies, including the well-known Steve Spangler Science program.

She motivates others with her calm and quiet demeanor and an intense focus on her work. While working, Terri only stops long enough to bring her entire team together with a unique whistle she developed many years ago. Terri’s whistle is a favorite with her co-workers because it sounds so real. When she whistles, it sounds like a bird is on the work floor with everyone. Her team enjoys trying to learn how to whistle just like Terri.

A member of the Shoshone-Bannock Native American Tribe, Terri was recently reunited with her family members and is learning about her family’s rich and vibrant past. Terri is truly an inspiration to staff and coworkers every day.

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