Becky Corrigan
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Endora R.
Becky Corrigan was my 12th Grade AP Biology Instructor at Lincoln Park High School from 2012-2013. She was an inspiration and down to earth, and most importantly treated her students with respect due to a mutual passion for Biology. That's important to note because as a recent high school student (2013) and a product of Chicago Public Schools, I can attest that most of the time students were treated more like unruly children and not young adults. Ms. Corrigan was completely different from any teacher I ever had in her approach to her students on a professional level and on a personal one. I want to point out that what I remember most about Ms. Corrigan was her successful and memorable approach to teaching concepts over a broad spectrum of curricula and the fact that she believed in me and supported my passions to become a biologist. I wasn't doing well in the class for mental health reasons -- I was actually failing it -- but we would have conversations about real life science applications, natural resource and animal conservation, and what I wanted to do as a woman in science. She gave me a textbook that was sent to the school as a product sample and wasn't going to be used. It was titled "Zoology," and I remember telling her that's what I wanted to go to college for. I was so excited that day. I still have that book, and used it in college for my Animal Diversity Laboratory. We need more teachers like this.
Endora R.
Becky Corrigan was my 12th Grade AP Biology Instructor at Lincoln Park High School from 2012-2013. She was an inspiration and down to earth, and most importantly treated her students with respect due to a mutual passion for Biology. That's important to note because as a recent high school student (2013) and a product of Chicago Public Schools, I can attest that most of the time students were treated more like unruly children and not young adults. Ms. Corrigan was completely different from any teacher I ever had in her approach to her students on a professional level and on a personal one. I want to point out that what I remember most about Ms. Corrigan was her successful and memorable approach to teaching concepts over a broad spectrum of curricula and the fact that she believed in me and supported my passions to become a biologist. I wasn't doing well in the class for mental health reasons -- I was actually failing it -- but we would have conversations about real life science applications, natural resource and animal conservation, and what I wanted to do as a woman in science. She gave me a textbook that was sent to the school as a product sample and wasn't going to be used. It was titled "Zoology," and I remember telling her that's what I wanted to go to college for. I was so excited that day. I still have that book, and used it in college for my Animal Diversity Laboratory. We need more teachers like this.
Endora R.
Becky Corrigan was my 12th Grade AP Biology Instructor at Lincoln Park High School from 2012-2013. She was an inspiration and down to earth, and most importantly treated her students with respect due to a mutual passion for Biology. That's important to note because as a recent high school student (2013) and a product of Chicago Public Schools, I can attest that most of the time students were treated more like unruly children and not young adults. Ms. Corrigan was completely different from any teacher I ever had in her approach to her students on a professional level and on a personal one. I want to point out that what I remember most about Ms. Corrigan was her successful and memorable approach to teaching concepts over a broad spectrum of curricula and the fact that she believed in me and supported my passions to become a biologist. I wasn't doing well in the class for mental health reasons -- I was actually failing it -- but we would have conversations about real life science applications, natural resource and animal conservation, and what I wanted to do as a woman in science. She gave me a textbook that was sent to the school as a product sample and wasn't going to be used. It was titled "Zoology," and I remember telling her that's what I wanted to go to college for. I was so excited that day. I still have that book, and used it in college for my Animal Diversity Laboratory. We need more teachers like this.
Endora R.
Becky Corrigan was my 12th Grade AP Biology Instructor at Lincoln Park High School from 2012-2013. She was an inspiration and down to earth, and most importantly treated her students with respect due to a mutual passion for Biology. That's important to note because as a recent high school student (2013) and a product of Chicago Public Schools, I can attest that most of the time students were treated more like unruly children and not young adults. Ms. Corrigan was completely different from any teacher I ever had in her approach to her students on a professional level and on a personal one. I want to point out that what I remember most about Ms. Corrigan was her successful and memorable approach to teaching concepts over a broad spectrum of curricula and the fact that she believed in me and supported my passions to become a biologist. I wasn't doing well in the class for mental health reasons -- I was actually failing it -- but we would have conversations about real life science applications, natural resource and animal conservation, and what I wanted to do as a woman in science. She gave me a textbook that was sent to the school as a product sample and wasn't going to be used. It was titled "Zoology," and I remember telling her that's what I wanted to go to college for. I was so excited that day. I still have that book, and used it in college for my Animal Diversity Laboratory. We need more teachers like this.
Experience
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Friends Academy
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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K-12 Instructional Coach
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Jul 2023 - Present
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North Shore Country Day School
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United States
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Education Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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UPenn ISTR program site director
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Jun 2020 - Aug 2023
In this role, I oversee all elements of campus work with all NSCD Penn fellows and mentors and collaborate with the administrative team on all matters pertaining to the UPenn teaching residency program, including fellow recruitment and hiring. I am an adjunct instructor at the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education (GSE), teaching sessions in the 'Teaching and Learning Strand' of the graduate program. I serve on the ISTR steering committee, which plans and implements four in-person annual conferences. Show less
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Upper School Science Faculty
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Aug 2013 - Aug 2023
In this role, I have taught general biology, advanced biology, AP biology, environmental science, history & ecology of the Chicago River, and food: science, systems & society in the upper school. I regularly attend professional development in order stay current in my content area as well as learn new teaching techniques to incorporate into my current course load. I have developed curricular units during and after many of my PD sessions; I am currently a co-author of 2 cases in a problem solving e-book published by Botanical Society of America, as a result of 2 2-week long summer sessions at Texas A&M. I have also been a contributing author to the teacher's addition of the textbook: Principles of Life. In addition, I have been an active member of the AP community by participating in multiple AP biology teachers' workshops as well as serving as an AP exam reader for the last 11 years, serving in leadership roles for the last 6 years. Finally, I have spent multiple summers with the Friends of the Chicago River as a teacher-trainer, responsible for educating other teachers and helping them bring river education into their classroom. I have participated in the school’s global cohort, sponsored the E-club, and the faculty environmental council, and I am a head-of house, responsible for developing and implementing meetings focused on EID. Show less
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Chicago Public Schools
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Teacher
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Aug 2006 - Aug 2013
I taught Pre-IB freshman biology, AP biology, and freshman science research methods at Lincoln Park High School. I participated in a variety of professional development opportunities - for example, I attended multiple AP and IB institutes and worked with organizations such as COSEE, the Botanical Society of America and Friends of the Chicago River. I was also the ecology club sponsor and worked with the senior class to organize and plan graduation. As the ecology club sponsor, I worked directly with students in developing service projects and volunteer opportunities. Show less
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West Aurora School District 129
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Teacher
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Aug 2004 - Jun 2006
I taught freshman biology and integrated physical science science at Aurora West High School. As a member of the integrated physical science team, I helped develop the course curriculum to align with new state science standards. In addition, I co-developed a biology course intended for struggling and achieving students. This course taught basic scientific skills, critical thinking, and important biological concepts, while encouraging cooperation & collaboration. I taught freshman biology and integrated physical science science at Aurora West High School. As a member of the integrated physical science team, I helped develop the course curriculum to align with new state science standards. In addition, I co-developed a biology course intended for struggling and achieving students. This course taught basic scientific skills, critical thinking, and important biological concepts, while encouraging cooperation & collaboration.
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teacher
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Aug 2000 - Jun 2003
I taught freshman biology at Glen Burnie High School, and was the lead teacher for the biology team. In this capacity, I met with the biology team and acted as a liaison to the science department chair as we modified and aligned our current curriculum with state standards . As a classroom teacher, I worked with special needs students as well as honors level students. I was also the class sponsor for the class of 2004; I managed the finances of the class and planned and organized junior and senior prom. I was the assistant varsity girls soccer coach, and coached the field events for the track & field team. In both coaching positions, I trained and worked with specialized athletes and managed team finances. Show less
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Center for Marine Conservation
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Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Assistant
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Aug 1999 - Aug 2000
Assistant to water quality scientist, attended congressional hearings, and visited with members of congress in order to inform and educate them about issues of concern as related to marine & environmental legislation. Assistant to water quality scientist, attended congressional hearings, and visited with members of congress in order to inform and educate them about issues of concern as related to marine & environmental legislation.
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Education
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1995 - 1999
University of Michigan
BS, Resource Ecology -
2008 - 2010
Illinois Institute of Technology
MS, Cellular & Molecular Biology -
2021 - 2023
Northwestern University
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