Corrie leads all aspects of the Bee’s year-round educational program and builds additional opportunities for the iconic and mission-focused brand to connect with and inspire audiences across the country. Corrie’s passion for the Bee runs deep. She first experienced the national competition watching her older brother Paul compete in 1990, and she has been driven by its power to change kids' lives — including her own — ever since. A national competitor herself from 1994-1996, Corrie later volunteered for her regional bee program in high school and served on the Bee’s College Crew while earning her English degree from Azusa Pacific University. Since becoming a full-time Bee staff member in 2006, Corrie’s responsibilities have included communications, event planning, editorial strategy, partnership acquisition, competition administration, television production coordination and organizational leadership.