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Hannah Kelderman
Bio-Med Coordinator
Instructor: Bio-Med 1: Honors Biology and PLTW: Biomedical Innovation Capstone Project
Like my brother, I am also greatly blessed to be teaching at my alma mater! 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 am currently teaching Bio-Medical Innovations, Bio-Med 1 Honors Biology, Engineering Design & Development, and Introduction to Engineering Design. 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!
Bio-Med Coordinator
Instructor: Bio-Med 1: Honors Biology and PLTW: Biomedical Innovation Capstone Project
Like my brother, I am also greatly blessed to be teaching at my alma mater! 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 am currently teaching Bio-Medical Innovations, Bio-Med 1 Honors Biology, Engineering Design & Development, and Introduction to Engineering Design. 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!
Paige Tillotson
Instructor: PLTW: Principles of Bio-Medical Sciences
Hello! I am Mrs. Tillotson, and I am the freshman teacher for the BioMed class Principles of Biomedical Science (PBS). To tell you a little about myself, I would first like to share with you my love for science and biology. I graduated from Friends University with my degree in Biology, were I focused and took some marine Biology classes that allowed me to travel to the Bolivar Peninsula in Texas and research all the different organisms there. After graduating with my major being in biology and minor in chemistry, I went on to work in a laboratory as the Lead Analytical Lab Technician at an Aerospace company, that makes composite materials. I did this for a few years as I prepared to re enter school to become a teacher, which I knew by the junior year of my college career that teaching is my calling and that is what I would be doing. During my time in the Lab, I learned a lot about the process of airplane making and the small tedious processes necessary in a laboratory to make sure everything is being made just precisely to ensure safety. I have been teaching now for a few years and teaching PBS for two years, This class is definitely a highlight in my day. The hands-on learning and class atmosphere always brings my spirits up and gets me excited to teach.
Now if I am not teaching, I am at home spending time with my family. My husband Sean and I have been together since our senior year in high school. We have a soon to be 3-year-old (12-25-19) and are expecting our second son here in November 2022. They are my world.
Instructor: PLTW: Principles of Bio-Medical Sciences
Hello! I am Mrs. Tillotson, and I am the freshman teacher for the BioMed class Principles of Biomedical Science (PBS). To tell you a little about myself, I would first like to share with you my love for science and biology. I graduated from Friends University with my degree in Biology, were I focused and took some marine Biology classes that allowed me to travel to the Bolivar Peninsula in Texas and research all the different organisms there. After graduating with my major being in biology and minor in chemistry, I went on to work in a laboratory as the Lead Analytical Lab Technician at an Aerospace company, that makes composite materials. I did this for a few years as I prepared to re enter school to become a teacher, which I knew by the junior year of my college career that teaching is my calling and that is what I would be doing. During my time in the Lab, I learned a lot about the process of airplane making and the small tedious processes necessary in a laboratory to make sure everything is being made just precisely to ensure safety. I have been teaching now for a few years and teaching PBS for two years, This class is definitely a highlight in my day. The hands-on learning and class atmosphere always brings my spirits up and gets me excited to teach.
Now if I am not teaching, I am at home spending time with my family. My husband Sean and I have been together since our senior year in high school. We have a soon to be 3-year-old (12-25-19) and are expecting our second son here in November 2022. They are my world.
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.
Danielle Espinosa
Instructor: Bio-Med 3: Medical Anatomy and Physiology, PLTW: Human Body Systems
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Instructor: Bio-Med 3: Medical Anatomy and Physiology, PLTW: Human Body Systems
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Jill Pelz
Instructor: PLTW: Medical Interventions
I have been teaching for 10 years. I am thrilled to be teaching Medical Interventions for the first time this year. Excited to be a part of the North High staff and the Bio-Med program. I received my Bachelor’s through Wichita State University, earned my Secondary Licensure through Southwestern College and completed my Master’s from Newman University. Outside of the classroom you can find me spending time with my family. I enjoy being outdoors, gardening, summer, and a cold glass of Dr. Pepper.
Abby Powell
Instructor: AP Biology (Senior Bio-Med course)
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Instructor: AP Biology (Senior Bio-Med course)
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