Phil McCrea

Phil McCrea was a biology teacher at New Trier High School in Northfield, Illinois and taught at The College of Lake County (CLC) in Grayslake, Illinois and at Mchenry Community College (MCC) in Crystal Lake, IL.

He won the outstanding part-time faculty award from the College of Lake County in 2006.

Phil commented on items such as mascara brushes and makeup sponges that were a breeding ground for bacteria.

McCrea was also an accomplished folk-style guitar player, and had a deep soothing voice with which he sang songs about evolution and DNA to his classes.

He also enjoyed working in wood, cutting and painting yard ornaments, and highlighting displays of furniture and appliances.