Ann is a Professor of Art and Graduate Coordinator Emeritus from Eastern Illinois University. She received her MFA from the University of Illinois Sculpture Department, and her BFA from the Colorado State University Fibers Department. She is very active teaching sculptural twining workshops around the world. Ann has recently taught at the Fibre Arts Australia and Fibre Arts New Zealand. Coddington is an active member of the National Basketry Organization and serves on the Exhibitions Committee.