Corrie would tell you her greatest pride and joy in life are her two daughters who have both become Social Workers committed to support and advocate for others seeking to improve their lives.
Corrie was a proud alumna of Syracuse University earning a BFA in Painting, BS in Art Education, Master of Science in Art Education and Ph.D. in Inclusive Art Education. She briefly taught art in Florida and Georgia before returning to the area and taking a faculty position at Alfred University where she spent 10 years preparing the next generation of art educators. She inspired 178 teachers of art throughout her career at Alfred University. After her time at Alfred University, she re-ignited her joy of teaching art to “littles” and joined the faculty at Washington West Elementary in the Olean City School District where she was fondly known as “Miss B”. If you asked Corrie what her biggest career accomplishment was, she would respond with humility that it was the opportunity to support art educators through her teaching, research, publications, and presentations on inclusive art education.
Corrie lived life to the fullest and was a person who appreciated art, music, the beauty of nature, singing around a campfire with family and friends, and being happily greeted by her two dogs when arriving home from work. Her last words of advice included everyone needs more Muppets in their life, sing like no one is listening, don’t sweat the small stuff and to always be kind.
A celebration of life will be held at the Union University Church in Alfred NY on February 15, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. Corrie requested that attendees wear pink.
In lieu of flowers, Corrie requested that donations be made in her memory to:
Dunkirk Camp and Conference Center, associated with the United Church of Christ where she enjoyed family summer camps volunteering to teach how to incorporate art and spirituality. Donations can be made at dunkirkcc.com, or mailed to 3602 Lakeshore Drive, Dunkirk, NY 14048
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OneHallelujah.org, where Corrie and her family enjoyed both performances and music therapy at the end of her life. One Hallelujah is an organization to improve the health and spirit of every person, touching lives through music performance, music therapy, and education. Donations can be made online at onehallelujah.org or mailed to One Hallelujah, Inc., 1400 Reed Rd., Churchville, NY 14428
