Ann Brigham
About Ann Brigham
Ann Brigham serves as the Editorial Director for Humanities at Great Minds, where she has contributed to the development of innovative curriculum materials and the expansion of humanities programs. With over two decades of experience in educational leadership and a strong background in Women's and Gender Studies, she has held various academic and non-profit roles throughout her career.
Work at Great Minds
Ann Brigham currently serves as the Editorial Director for Humanities at Great Minds, a non-profit organization. She has held this position since 2019. In addition to her role as Editorial Director, she has also worked as the Associate Director for Humanities since 2018. Prior to these roles, she was the Associate Director of Content Development at Great Minds from 2015 to 2018. During her tenure, she contributed to the expansion of humanities programs and developed innovative curriculum materials for English Language Arts.
Education and Expertise
Ann Brigham earned her Bachelor's degree in English from Bard College, where she studied from 1980 to 1984. She later pursued her PhD in English at the University of Arizona, completing her studies from 1990 to 1999. Her academic background includes a strong focus on Women's and Gender Studies, which she has integrated into her educational leadership and curriculum development work.
Background
Ann Brigham has extensive experience in both academic and non-profit educational settings, accumulating over two decades in curriculum development and educational leadership. Before joining Great Minds, she worked at Roosevelt University in Chicago, IL, where she served as the Director of the Women's and Gender Studies Program from 2001 to 2009 and as an Associate Professor of English and Women's & Gender Studies from 1999 to 2015.
Achievements in Curriculum Development
Throughout her career, Ann Brigham has made significant contributions to curriculum development, particularly in the humanities and English Language Arts. At Great Minds, she has played a key role in creating innovative curriculum materials and expanding humanities programs. Her work reflects her commitment to enhancing educational resources in these fields.