Background
Corcoran, David was born on July 22, 1947 in New York City. Son of William and Ruth (Brody) Diebold.
Corcoran, David was born on July 22, 1947 in New York City. Son of William and Ruth (Brody) Diebold.
Bachelor, Amherst College, 1969; fellow journalism, Stanford University, 1976-1977.
Teacher, Rockland Country Day School, Congers, New York, 1969-1970; reporter, Hackensack (New Jersey) Record, 1969-1973; from editorial writer to assistant editor, Hackensack (New Jersey) Record, 1973-1977; editor editorial page, Hackensack (New Jersey) Record, 1977-1987; chief news editor, Hackensack (New Jersey) Record, 1987-1988; copy editor, New York Times, 1988-1992; assistant to national editor, New York Times, 1992-1993; deputy op-ed editor, New York Times, 1993-1995; deputy New Jersey editor, New York Times, 1995-1996; deputy graphics director, New York Times, 1996-1998; education editors, New York Times, since 1999. Instructor journalism Seton Hall U., S. Orange, New Jersey, 1977-1978.
Trustee Center Analysis of Public Issues, 1983-1991. Member American Society Newspaper Editors, National Conference Editorial Writers, Society Professional Journalists (director New Jersey chapter since 1980, president New Jersey chapter 1983-1984).
Married Karrie Olick. Children: Thomas, Daniel, Katie.
