Breann Thompson

Breann Thompson has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Breann started their career as an Intern at the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources in 2007, where they worked in the Division of Infectious Disease Epidemiology. Breann then worked as a Substitute Teacher at Jackson County Schools from 2008 to 2011. In 2009, they became a Literacy Tutor at America Reads and worked there until 2011. Following that, they worked as a Secondary English Teacher at Washington County Schools from 2011 to 2013. In 2013, they joined the Carnegie Museum of Natural History as a Museum Educator and held this position until 2015. Breann then transitioned into the role of Program Manager at the museum from 2015 to 2019. From 2019 to 2022, they served as the Assistant Director for Education Programs at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Currently, they hold the position of Associate Director- Learning & Community Programs at the museum, starting in April 2022.

Breann Thompson pursued their education in the field of biology. Breann obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from West Virginia Wesleyan College, where they studied from 2004 to 2008. Afterward, they advanced their academic journey by completing a Master of Science degree in Biology, with a focus on General Biology, from New York University. Breann attended New York University from 2009 to 2011.