8th-12th Grade Food Science, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Animal Sciences, and Advanced Life Sciences Teacher in North Judson, IN
University of Chicago Charter School-North Kenwood Oakland Campus
2024-25 Fellow: Kristin Korcha has been teaching for 27 years. She first became interested in the Pilot Light Fellowship when she realized that her students had a passion for learning about sustainable food science! She is looking forward to learning about the cyclical nature of sustainable food growth, production, preparation, consumption, and composting in diverse environments and climates during their times as Fellows. Kris has a Master of Science degree, has worked in secondary and post-secondary education as teacher, professor, division chair, administrator, and assessor. She has lived and traveled around the world and is thrilled to bring her rural students the passion, wonder, diversity, and sustainable practices emanated from the Pilot Light Fellowship.
Favorite Food Education Standard:
I most support Pilot Light Standard 7: by learning about the cyclical nature of food science production and composting, I believe I can model sustainable, diverse food choices with a ripple effect that will impact hundreds of students…who will then teach thousands more.
A Favorite Food Memory or Recipe:
My students loved horchata: learning about rice growth, production, harvest, use, and consumption was unique to my Midwestern students typically surrounded by corn, soybeans, and mint. Students appreciated the diversity and the background of this food science.
What I’m Most Excited About as a New Fellow:
I am thrilled to learn about sustainable food science practices that I can passionately share with my students and community. Learning about and extending beyond Midwestern roots is exciting and promotes sustainability forever!
