Teaches: U.S. History, Honors U.S. History, AP U.S. History
Mr. Ingrum has been teaching at Ben Lippen since 2012 but began as a parent in 2000. Three of his four children are Ben Lippen graduates and his wife is a former Ben Lippen teacher who now serves as an ESOL teacher in Richland One. In his free time, Mr. Ingrum enjoys epic fantasy fiction, yoga, and swimming and is passionate about scuba diving. He is a PADI Instructor, spends his summer in the Florida Keys, and has led multiple SCUBA Winterims.
What do you love most about what you teach? I love teaching U.S. History because it is filled with compelling stories that help us understand the world we live in and equip us to be effective citizens and decision-makers.
What do you love most about Ben Lippen? The students make teaching at Ben Lippen a privilege and a blessing. Every year, I get to share life with amazing young men and women. It is a joy to help them expand their academic and critical thinking skills. My greatest joy is laughing together.