You saved my life... I wish you could see me now... You will never be forgotten. I still miss you.

I am so sorry to hear of Terri"s death. I learned of her while researching compassion fatigue and secondary trauma among public child welfare social workers for my MSW program. My heart and prayers go out to her family and friends.

I just learned of Terri"s story from the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), and the safety training law that the KS state legislature passed. My heart is full of Terri"s loss and the good that has been done in her name since then.

-Another social worker,
Susan Roche, South Burlington, VT

As a social work student, one of my finals is to research Terri"s tragic case and the legislation that followed. Thank you to all who are turning her story into protection for myself and my colleagues. I hope to see HR 1490 become real.

As a social work major I very moved and extremely sad about all the terrible things that happen to my fellow sw but I am happy for the oppoertunity just as Teri was to try and help those who need it the most. I will be sure to write my congressman and do all that I can until H.R. 1490 is passed into law!!!! Love and continued blessings to the Zenner family.

I am a social work master"s student and am saddened by the loss of Teri. Her spirit will live on and on. Thank you for all of your hard work to bring recognition to the safety of social workers.

I"m a student studying social work. I graduate this spring and doing a report on the safety in a social work setting. I am inspired by this story. Thank you for sharing. Terri"s death will not be in vein.

thank you

Still think of Teri often and hope your family is able to find some healing over the years that have passed. God bless.

I have been doing research on Social Worker Safety and commend you for reaching out in her memory to help protect others. I am considering going into a related field, and find it encouraging that someone notices the real dangers of the job. Thank you for making a difference.

We will never forget Teri"s zest for life and the joy she brought to our family. We often think of her with continued fond memories.

Hope the small donation we are sending for the 2009 Walk/Run will help continue her legacy.

With love and gratitude for all the family is doing to continue her memory.
Aunt Martha

We will never forget Teri"s zest for life and the joy she brought to our family. We often think of her with continued fond memories.

Hope the small donation we are sending for the 2009 Walk/Run will help continue her legacy.

With love and gratitude for all the family is doing to continue her memory.
Aunt Martha

I was taking 2 MSW courses as non-matric, and wrote a lit review on Teri Zenner safety act. until then, was unaware of any SW murders..thank you Matt Zenner for bringing this bill forward..I now have become aware of the possible dangers of working in mental health for MSW..God bless you and Terri...

I knew Terri when we were growing up I played many games against Terri and even competed with here a couple of times. She was a wonderful person and a strong competitor. As a former college coach I often thought of her when deciding if I had a great recruit or not, because Terri is everything you would want in a player. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

I played ball with Teri and she was an exceptional ballplayer. I didn"t go to school with her off the field, but she will forever live in my mind as one of the best softball players I"ve ever faced.

My name is Sarah and I have known Teri throughout my junior & high school days... She was a WONDERFUL woman with so much to offer the world... It"s a same that she was taken from us in such a terrible way... WHat makes this even closer to my heart is, I actually lived right around the block from where the crime occured.. I drove by that day as they were arresting that boy... at the time i had no idea that it was Teri & i just found out today it was... I wish nothing but happiness for her family & know that you are always in my prayers... God has welcomed Teri into his arms & will allow no pain to be done to her...

I just left my message on facebook but wanted to leave the same one here as well..

i"m very speechless just to find out about Teri though seems like it happens awhile ago... :( I was an exchange student @ OSHS 93-94 and played OSHS softball team... Teri was also in my ENG class. She helped & taught me so much through class and softball although my English was very poor back then. after i left Olathe, we kept in touch for awhile but we lost contact since no email nor internet back then :( but I never forgot about her.. Years passed, my ENG got improved & I"ve been looking for Teri just wanted to tell her how much her friendship meant to me while I was in OSHS & "thank you" . THEN I just find out about her...

I still remember she always had such a beautiful smile as her photo. She was very patient to listen to my broken English and always cheered me up. she was also a great softball player who i really admire.

Teri.. hope you can hear, "thank you and you"re always in my heart!!"

May God bless Matt and Teri"s family and friends, and help us all strive to make a difference in the lives of children and families across America.

Good afternoon. I am a APS supervisor who has growing concerns over the safety and well being of my staff while visiting clients in their home. Although Erie is a small town in comparsion, we are seeing an increase of violence towards our older adults and a blantant lack of respect to those of us trying to protect the very clients we serve. I will continue to look for training available to help us continue our task of protecting older adults of abuse, neglect and exploitation.
Roxanne Perales

Caring thoughts from a long-time social worker in San Jose. I work in a hospital now, but for years did home visits in a rural area, before cell phones were available. I look back, grateful that I never had a crisis. MaryAnn

May you be blessed forever

Andy Mathis is coming to speak at our church coffee house 9/25/08 and doing some research, I came upon this page. I am very touched.

To Teri"s husband- thank you for working to make what happened to Teri be the last time that happens to a social worker. You could have dropped into despair, but instead you"re turning your grief into something positive to help other social workers, like me, to be able to help people without fear. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

My father, Tony Zenner, sent me this site. I am also a social worker. Thank you for sharing this story and making others aware of this real danger.

Four years later...it"s hard to believe. You are so alive in all of our hearts. There is not a day that goes by that my thoughts don"t turn to you and your family. I miss you and I love you.

My condolences (belated) from a fellow child welfare worker (Franklin Co Children Services).

I knew Terri from Fry Wagner Moving and Storage. She was a sweet young lady! I didn"t see her after her summer there,but I thought of her often.I will never forget a time we went to OK for a packing job and a friend of hers came to see her at our motel. It was me Teri and brooke. We had a great time and she didn"t treat me like some old lady. She truly was a wonderful person.

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God Bless Teri!!!

I miss you so much, Ter - My heart still aches everytime I think of you. I hate that you aren"t here to share moments with me anymore. It still doesn"t even seem real. I love you.

Thank you for putting up this website; she is beautiful.

As a Social Work graduate student, her work and memory are important to me.

Best regards,
Jessica

This message is for Matt. My name is Shey Austin and I was friends with Terri years ago. We had a stupid falling out and lost contact with eachother. For years I have wanted to contact you, but didn"t want to deal with her loss. I have been selfish long enough and would like to give you some pictures I have of Terri before you met her. I know what a remarkable person she was and I apologize for taking this long to contact you. Please e mail me and let me know where I can send her pictures. I think of Terri often; and wish I wouldn"t have let something so small end our frinedship. Another lesson learned, with deep regret. shey

I listened to Matt Zenner speak at the "It"s all About Safety" National Social Worker Safety Convention in Louisville this past October. Matt I commend you on all the work that you are doing to protect social workers like me. It is tragic that it takes the loss of someone as dedicated as your wife and Bonnie Frederick to get people talking about Social Worker Safety. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you have done.

Thinking of you!

I listened to Matt Zener speak to my social work class at MO Western State University in St. Joseph. He was phenomenal. As a social work student, the information that Matt had to offer was great. I feel for Matt and his daughter and only hope that Matt"s information can stop this tragedy from striking another family.
My prayers are with Matt and his family.
Thanks again Matt for such a wonderful eye opener to my world.

My heart goes out to all of the family and friends of this dedicated and courageous social worker. She lost her life trying to help others. I have done a lot of research on Teri for a report that I will be giving. I am currently in a Masters level social work program so my accomplishments have added meaning now.

The Teri Zenner Social Work Safety Act is an act that is long over due and much needed for this profession and other professions dealing with at-risk populations. No one should have to die to help these individuals, but dying is a stark reality and possibility of helping mentally unstable individuals.

I have rallied all of my friends and congressmen/women to support this act. Teri"s life will not be in vain! I promise you that. It"s a very sad end to a beautiful woman but her legacy will live on in the lives of many social workers and other professionals. I love you Teri and thank you for spreading your light and love for too short of years. Your dedication in the field stands for itself.

God bless you, family members. My heart aches with you.

I am a Social Work student at GMU and Teri Zenner will be the focus of my senior social juctice project.

I just found this site and would like to know more about it I"m the daughter of Boni Frederick

It was heart-breaking to hear Matt tell Teri"s story. I admire him for what he is doing for not only social workers, but also the clients. Hang in there Matt and keep doing what you are doing.

i would just like to express my sympathies for you and your family, i will be praying for you.

Hey all...sorry took me so long to get this rolling. Thanks for your patience.
-Jasn

We have known dad Andy for a number of years and love him so much. Andy, you are a wonderful man of God and we admire and respect everything about you! We continue to pray for your whole family on a daily basis. Our daughter, Tami and her family planned to be at the Memorial Walk today. She feels indebted for your faithful prayers on her behalf.
The pictures of Teri are so precious. Our heart aches for your loss, but know that she is waiting in heaven for all of you. with streets of gold and where we will never grow old.

Love in Christ, Morris & Dolores Talbert

I surport your cause and look forward to the upcoming events to help.

Teri"s husband, father and family will always be in my prayers. Teri was a co-worker with my son, Jason Porter. Teri was married in our church right in the spot where I preach every Sunday. I often think of that. I remember the day of her wedding well. I am thankful for this memorial in her memory and the good that her family brings out of tragedy.

I met Teri from a mutual friend (Shelly (Shey) Austin). We went out a few times and became good friends. We were both bridesmaids to Shey at her wedding. Teri was a wonderful, caring person and loved her career. I had lost touch with her a few years prior to her death. I was so sad to learn that a beautiful, caring, young, vibrant woman with a bright future ahead was killed. I think of her often and wanted to let you know that your family is always in my thoughts and prayers.

I am a friend of Bri Zenner. We grew up together playing softball and hanging out outside of school. I think all the work you have done for Teri is incredible. I did not have the privilage of ever meeting her, but just from hearing about her and seeing her pictures you can tell why she was loved by so many people. God bless your family!

What an amazing woman. I am a teacher so I know the work of social workers very well. What an amazing tribute to have the run in her memory. I"ll be there with my tennies on!!!
Betsy

Such a tragic loss.

You and your family are in my constant prayers and thoughts. Love to you all....

My prayers go out to your family. I will always remember her contagious smile and the hours that Andy caught those speed balls that Teri pitched! I would love to keep in touch.

Family and friends, know that Teri will never be forgotten!

Beautiful site. Looking forward to run in June!

I had not the opportunity of meeting Terri
but I was employed with her co-workers.

Mental Health professionals are special people with big hearts who put up with a lot;and go above and beyond their duty so very many times. My prayers are with everyone who has suffered through the loss. My prayers for all who are in the Mental Health profession they are heroic people.

Hoping today"s verdict provides some peace--my thoughts are with the family and Teri. (Fellow KU MSW grad and social worker.)

I have been following this case for sometime and I am so sorry for the loss of Teri. I work in the court system and sometimes there are people that I deal with that you wonder if you should be cautious or not. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family!!!

My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to your family. I went to school with Matt. I can"t imagine the pain your families have been through. Following the trial and news have made me ill.
May God bless you all and keep you well.

I hadn"t heard of this tragic event until an email was sent regarding the start of the trial. I wanted to offer my condolenses to the family and friends of Teri. We recently had a social worker aid die here in Kentucky, Boni Frederick, while she was taking a child to visit the parents. The parents murdered her. Thank you for creating awareness of the dangers that social workers face every day. Let"s not ever take for granted the wonderful people that do social work. They, like Teri and Boni, give of themselves and expect little in return. Let"s hope and pray that no others die like Teri and Boni. I am glad that Teri"s sacrifice is being used for good.

I grew up playing softball with Teri and was a good family friend. Although we lost touch during college, I thought of her always. My heart crumbled when I heard of the loss. My thoughts are with your family, always. So sad to lose such a wonderful soul.

Cannot believe this news.

I am the 2nd to the oldest daughter of Neal and Allynne Cheever. I"m so sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you!

Thank- you for this website. She saved my life so many times and left a permanent mark on my life. I am grateful I got to know her and am grateful for her influence. I am soory I never got to say thank-you. I offer my deepest condolences.

We are thinking about you and your family Matt....We both love you!!!!

B & K

Matt ... I know it"s been years since we have chatted, but I wanted to let you know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am sorry that I never had the opportunity to meet your beautiful wife. I can tell she was an outstanding woman. Take care of yourself and let me know if there is anything I can do to help!

Your loss cannot be measured, and you have my most sincere sympathy. I am also a case manager in Wyandotte County, and the work that Teri was doing I believe is essential to so many who"s lives would suffer without people like Teri working so hard to encourage and support them.
May the pain that must accompany the legal process and the tradegy of her loss be diminished in the celebration of her life and the special place she has taken among the many of us who hold her in our hearts.

I went to school with and was good friend with Teri at Missouri Southern. I have terrific memories of Teri and her smile, and road trips and football games and, most of all, just laughing. She could always put everone into a fit of laughter and had such warm and enthusiastic way about her.
She was at my wedding, at the hospital when my son was born....she was a phenomenal friend, someone who deserved a long and happy life.
My prayers are with Matt and the rest of your family.
Please keep us posted of a hearing date, I"m sure many people would like to attend in her honor.

I am very sorry for your loss and this story has touched me since I first saw it on the news. I am also a social worker and did a similar job for awhile. My prayers to you and your family.

I knew Teri in school as an undergraduate. We graduated in 1999 together from MSSC. She was a wonderful person and I was saddened to hear of her death. I am glad there is a memorial site and a walk coming up. She will be remembered for her great personaility and her drive to help others.

I was working when we heard the news. Everyones hearts went out to Teri and her family. I currently work in the building that was dedicated in her name. I look forward to partcipating in the Memorial 4 mile.

I was working when we heard the news. Everyones hearts went out to Teri and her family. I currently work in the building that was dedicated in her name. I look forward to partcipating in the Memorial 4 mile.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time,during the trial. God bless all of you and keep you strong!!

I knew Teri at Missouri Southern State College in Joplin, Mo. She was such a wonderful person, it made sense that she went into social work.

It"s such a tragic loss, but I hope that some important lessons are learned and that the bill is passed to protect other social workers.

She was my case worker for some time. I wall allready out of JCMH when she was killed. I remember when some of the people came and told me. I was shocked. Everytime I think of her I think of how I want to make that kid pay for what he did. She was a very good person. She told you how it was and how it should be and I respected her for that. I miss her.

I know this seems a little late but as I have been gone from Johnson County for quite a few years, I just found out about Teri two days ago. One of my old friends from high school told me. I went to school with Teri at Indian Trail and OSHS. I played basketball and softball with her. She was an amazing person and I am so sorry for the family"s loss. Even a few years later, please know that she is missed and is well remembered. My best friend from undergrad is a social worker and I asked her if she knew about the case and she said a lot of good has come from this tragedy. Great strides have been made in Teri"s name in the field. I"m still trying to get over the shock of it. I will always remember her smile. You are all in my prayers.

I"m so glad to see the guest book up and running!!

Start spreading the word about our Race date June 16, 2007 at Herritage Park in Olathe!!!

Great site!!