Teresa Patterson Hughes

Teresa Patterson Hughes
Official portrait, 1997
Member of the California Senate
from the 25th district
In office
December 7, 1992 – November 30, 2000
Preceded byBill Leonard
(redistricting)
Succeeded byEdward Vincent
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 47th district
In office
July 22, 1975 – November 30, 1992
Preceded byBill Greene
Succeeded byGwen Moore
(redistricting)
Personal details
BornTeresa Cecilia Patterson
(1932-10-03)October 3, 1932
DiedNovember 13, 2011(2011-11-13) (aged 79)
Resting placeRose Hill Memorial Park
PartyDemocratic
Spouse(s)George V. Hughes (d.)
Frank Staggers Sr.
ChildrenVincent G. Hughes, Deirdre Hill
Alma materHunter College
New York University
Claremont Graduate School and University
OccupationElected Official
ProfessionTeacher/College Professor
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Teresa Patterson Hughes (October 3, 1932 – November 13, 2011) was an American politician and educator. A member of the Democratic Party, she served from 1992 to 2000 as a California State Senator, representing 25th district. Prior to joining the Senate, from 1975 to 1992, Hughes represented the 47th Assembly District. Hughes is renowned for her substantial contributions to the improvement of elementary, secondary and post-secondary education in California and championing educational policy and reform.