Corby Roberson

Corby Roberson serves as an Instructor of Secondary English Language Arts at Burris Laboratory School, where they prioritize inquiry-driven learning and student-centered approaches. Their philosophy emphasizes fostering curiosity, creativity, and meaningful connections through flexible, adaptive instruction. Roberson’s classroom adapts to student needs, with units like a transformative Black history and culture exploration co-taught with Jenny Wellman and Alivia Pello, featuring guest speakers and community engagement.

• Education Philosophy: Advocates 'slow learning' to deeply explore topics, ensuring students' voices shape curricula.
• Professional Commitment: Prioritizes reflection, humility, and a love-driven approach to teaching.

Outside the classroom, Roberson enjoys outdoor activities like wild swimming, hiking, and trail running. Recently, they’ve embraced gaming as a hobby, acquiring a PS5 at age 50. Their work at Burris emphasizes IMPACT (Indiana Mathematics Partnership for Active Collaborative Teaching), integrating culturally relevant topics and fostering inclusive dialogue.