Katie Erickson
Instructor: Bio-Med 1: Honors Biology and PLTW: Medical Interventions
I am excited about teaching medical interventions through Project Lead the Way. Before becoming a teacher I worked as a clinical dietitian at Deer’s Head Hospital Center in Salisbury, MD and as a district dietitian for Health Service Group in Omaha, NE. I received my undergraduate degrees (In Public Health Nutrition & Dietetics) from Kansas State University. I began my Masters in Education at The University of Maryland Eastern Shore– finishing it in Omaha, NE at College of St. Mary. I have experience with the medical record/charting, patient care, interdisciplinary team planning, and disease specific care plan/interventions. I am a lifelong learner with a passion for teaching.
Instructor: Bio-Med 1: Honors Biology and PLTW: Medical Interventions
I am excited about teaching medical interventions through Project Lead the Way. Before becoming a teacher I worked as a clinical dietitian at Deer’s Head Hospital Center in Salisbury, MD and as a district dietitian for Health Service Group in Omaha, NE. I received my undergraduate degrees (In Public Health Nutrition & Dietetics) from Kansas State University. I began my Masters in Education at The University of Maryland Eastern Shore– finishing it in Omaha, NE at College of St. Mary. I have experience with the medical record/charting, patient care, interdisciplinary team planning, and disease specific care plan/interventions. I am a lifelong learner with a passion for teaching.
Andrew Kelderman
Instructor: Bio-Med 2: Honors Chemistry
I am greatly blessed to teach Chemistry in the same school that I am an alumnus of. After graduating from North High, I attended Wichita State University where I obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and a Master’s in Teaching. I believe in the power of connecting real life stories and analogies to some of the more abstract concepts in chemistry in order to increase understanding. I seek to motivate and empower students with passion not only for science but in life as a whole. If I am not teaching at North High, you will find me engaged with the same types of activities elsewhere volunteering time with clients of the International Rescue Committee, working on community events in my neighborhood, mentoring young people from various backgrounds, and many other activities that involve my family, food, travel, or the outdoors.
Instructor: Bio-Med 2: Honors Chemistry
I am greatly blessed to teach Chemistry in the same school that I am an alumnus of. After graduating from North High, I attended Wichita State University where I obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and a Master’s in Teaching. I believe in the power of connecting real life stories and analogies to some of the more abstract concepts in chemistry in order to increase understanding. I seek to motivate and empower students with passion not only for science but in life as a whole. If I am not teaching at North High, you will find me engaged with the same types of activities elsewhere volunteering time with clients of the International Rescue Committee, working on community events in my neighborhood, mentoring young people from various backgrounds, and many other activities that involve my family, food, travel, or the outdoors.
Hannah Kelderman
Instructor: PLTW: Bio-Medical Innovation Capstone Project
Like my brother, I am also greatly blessed to be teaching at my alma mater—Go Redskins! After graduating from North High, I attended Wichita State University with the intent of eventually attending medical school. I started tutoring in science at North High, however, and loved the students of North High so much that I switched majors and finished with a B.A. in Secondary Education: Biological Sciences. The Bio-Med program is a merging of these two loves—medicine and teaching high school students. I have previously taught Bio-Med 1: Honors Biology and Bio-Med 2: Chemistry and am currently teaching Bio-Medical Innovations. Outside of school you can find me curled up with a great book, walking/wading/kayaking the Arkansas River with my dogs, or discussing the big ideas of life around a fire with family, friends, and alumni. I can’t wait to meet you, hear your story, and work to help you reach your fullest potential!
Instructor: PLTW: Bio-Medical Innovation Capstone Project
Like my brother, I am also greatly blessed to be teaching at my alma mater—Go Redskins! After graduating from North High, I attended Wichita State University with the intent of eventually attending medical school. I started tutoring in science at North High, however, and loved the students of North High so much that I switched majors and finished with a B.A. in Secondary Education: Biological Sciences. The Bio-Med program is a merging of these two loves—medicine and teaching high school students. I have previously taught Bio-Med 1: Honors Biology and Bio-Med 2: Chemistry and am currently teaching Bio-Medical Innovations. Outside of school you can find me curled up with a great book, walking/wading/kayaking the Arkansas River with my dogs, or discussing the big ideas of life around a fire with family, friends, and alumni. I can’t wait to meet you, hear your story, and work to help you reach your fullest potential!
Ryan Limes
Instructor: PLTW: Principles of Bio-Medical Sciences
I graduated from Pittsburg State University with a degree in Biology. I have taught Biology for 5 years here at Wichita North. This will be my first year teaching within the Bio-Med program and look forward to tackling challenges across the way. In this course students will be introduced to human physiology, medicine, and research processes. This course will lay the foundation for upcoming courses offered in our Bio-Med program. Students will perform many hands on labs which reinforce what’s taught in the classroom. I am excited to be a member of the program and push students to succeed inside and outside of the classroom.
Instructor: PLTW: Principles of Bio-Medical Sciences
I graduated from Pittsburg State University with a degree in Biology. I have taught Biology for 5 years here at Wichita North. This will be my first year teaching within the Bio-Med program and look forward to tackling challenges across the way. In this course students will be introduced to human physiology, medicine, and research processes. This course will lay the foundation for upcoming courses offered in our Bio-Med program. Students will perform many hands on labs which reinforce what’s taught in the classroom. I am excited to be a member of the program and push students to succeed inside and outside of the classroom.
J.J. Riley
Bio-Med Coordinator
Science Department Co-Chair
Instructor: Bio-Med 3: Medical Anatomy and Physiology, Senior Certifications, PLTW: Human Body Systems
I attended the University of Kansas (Rock Chalk!) for my undergraduate and obtained a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Emporia State Universtiy. I have been teaching for a total of eighteen years and have been a Redskin for sixteen. I am passionate about the Bio-Med program and am proud of the path we are taking. I work hard to help my students accomplish their goals and cheer them on when they succeed. I believe in developing the whole student, not just their mind, because here at North, we are growing successful leaders in our communities. I love summer, anything outdoors and playing sports.
Bio-Med Coordinator
Science Department Co-Chair
Instructor: Bio-Med 3: Medical Anatomy and Physiology, Senior Certifications, PLTW: Human Body Systems
I attended the University of Kansas (Rock Chalk!) for my undergraduate and obtained a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Emporia State Universtiy. I have been teaching for a total of eighteen years and have been a Redskin for sixteen. I am passionate about the Bio-Med program and am proud of the path we are taking. I work hard to help my students accomplish their goals and cheer them on when they succeed. I believe in developing the whole student, not just their mind, because here at North, we are growing successful leaders in our communities. I love summer, anything outdoors and playing sports.
