Amy Morton
About Amy Morton
Amy Morton is the Teacher Programs Manager at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Chicago, IL, where she has worked since 2018. She holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from Dominican University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Carnegie Mellon University, and has extensive experience in education, particularly in developing curricula and educational programs for K-8 students.
Work at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Amy Morton has served as the Teacher Programs Manager at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum since 2018. In this role, she develops and manages program operations and metrics systems that facilitate registration, implementation, and credit tracking for educational programs. Morton coordinates the collaborative development of high-quality remote learning curricula and aligned professional development programming, adapting to various learning environments. She also plays a key role in creating NGSS-aligned curricular resources for K-8 students, utilizing the unique resources available at the museum.
Education and Expertise
Amy Morton holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from Dominican University, where she studied Elementary Education and Teaching from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Carnegie Mellon University, studying there from 1979 to 1983. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both teaching methodologies and design principles, which she applies in her current role to enhance educational programming.
Teaching Experience
Prior to her current position, Amy Morton accumulated extensive teaching experience. She worked as a Science Teacher at St. Giles School from 2011 to 2016, and as a Math and Science Teacher at St. Mary School from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, she taught Science and Math at St. Genevieve Catholic School for a brief period in 2018. This diverse teaching background informs her approach to program development and curriculum design.
Program Development and Evaluation
In her role at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Amy Morton collaborates with external evaluators to create tools for collecting and analyzing audience feedback. This feedback is essential for program improvement and funding reports. Morton has also been instrumental in developing and managing a suite of digital programming to deliver local nature science education to classrooms during the pandemic, demonstrating her adaptability and commitment to educational excellence.