INGLEY
Adrienne Cobourn Ingley was born on March 21st, 1944 in Washington, D.C, the oldest child of Albert and Marion Ingley. Adrienne passed away in Cleveland, Ohio on June 5th, 2020, and she will be greatly missed by her family, close friends, students, and professional colleagues. Adrienne is preceded in death by her mother Marion Ingley, her father Albert Ingley, and her sister Katherine Brandt. She is survived by her son Aaron Ingley, her daughter Alexandria Ingley, her sister Elizabeth Mullin, and her brother Kevin Ingley. Adrienne proudly described herself as a former teacher and a forever educator. A fierce advocate for the equity of educational opportunities, she talked often about the intersection of education and social change. Her deep love of history and the written word inspired generations of literary explorers, authors, and learners. Adrienne referred to herself as a citizen of the world, and profoundly celebrated the richness and beauty of our diverse cultures and communities. Her travels began in the picturesque grounds of Mount Holyoke College, where she received her Bachelors degree in English. She continued on to earn her Masters degree in English Education from the University of Chicago in 1966. Adrienne’s spirit of adventure and her ...Read More