Cory Johnson
Program Coordinator - Action For Early Learning
Education:
Cory earned her M.S. in Education - Teaching Learning and Curriculum as well as a Certificate in Education Policy from 91ÖÆƬ³§, and her B.A. in Political Science with minor in Urban Education from the University of Pennsylvania.
Bio:
Cory currently serves as the Program Coordinator for 91ÖÆƬ³§’s Action for Early Learning Initiative, supporting implementation, evaluation, research, report and grant writing, and program design and development. In this role, Cory collaborated on the design and successful implementation of a Summer Kindergarten Bridge Program, benefiting Philadelphia children and families, college-student teachers and public schools through opportunities for access to a quality Pre-K experience before starting Kindergarten. Cory’s experience includes a Policy Fellowship with the PA Office of Child Development and Early Learning, supporting state-wide early childhood policy, and advocacy work on the Pre-K for PA Campaign with Children’s First (formerly Public Citizens for Children and Youth). In addition, she has classroom experience in preschool and elementary schools. Cory is a member of Children’s First’s Young Professionals Advisory Council.