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21st Century Academies
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Olathe West High School is home to two innovative 21st Century Academies.
The Green Tech Academy is one of the only places in the nation where students can study energy and sustainability in-depth at the high school level. It is also the only 21st Century Academy to be 100% powered by renewable energy.
Please visit the Green Tech Academy website: https://sites.google.com/students.olatheschools.com/greentechacademy/home
Students in the Public Safety Academy will gain the knowledge and skills necessary for post-secondary experiences in the professions of fire rescue or law enforcement.
Please visit the Public Safety Academy website: http://schools.olatheschools.com/buildings/21c-publicsafety/
Mr. Van Dyke - Public Safety Facilitator

Phone: 913-780-7180
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Jeff Van Dyke
Bachelor of Science - Administration of Justice, Wichita State University
Bachelor of Arts - K-12 Physical Education, Wichita State University
Masters of Educational Technology, MidAmerica Nazarene University
Wichita Police Department (1992-1999) *Patrol, Undercover Narcotics Detective, DEA Task Force
Ms. Nuffer - Public Safety Assistant Facilitator

Phone: 913-780-7180
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Paige Nuffer
BS in Biology, Physics and Chemistry, Emporia State University
Masters in Curriculum and Instruction, Emporia State University
Public Safety Academy Assistant Facilitator and Instructor
Head Coach: Cheerleading
Firefighter Chris Curtis - Fire Resource Coordinator (Olathe Fire Department)

Phone: 913-780-7180
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Chris Curtis
Bachelor of Arts in Athletic Training, Point Loma Nazarene University, California
16 years in Law Enforcement (Virginia Game Warden, Olathe Police Department)
Olathe Fire Department:
*Firefighter/EMT
*Honor Guard
*Lifeguard Instructor
*Bike Team
Officer Ried Carlson - Public Safety Instructor (Olathe Police Department)

Phone: 913-780-7180
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Reid Carlson
Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
14 years in Law Enforcement:
- (10) Olathe PD (Patrol, SWAT, FTO, SRO)
- (1) St. Louis County PD
- (3) St. Louis Metropolitan PD
Mr. Miller - Green Tech Facilitator

Phone: 913-780-7180
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Andrew Miller
Bachelors in Biology and Secondary Education, Baker University
Masters in Education, Teaching and Learning, Friends University
Green Tech Academy Instructor
Assistant Soccer Coach - Boys and Girls
Mr. Milholm - Green Tech Assistant Facilitator

Phone: 913-780-7180
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Matthew Milholm
Bachelors of Science in Agriculture
Currently pursuing a Masters in Education, Teaching and Learning, Friends University
Green Tech Academy Assistant Facilitator/Instructor
FFA Advisor
Mrs. Myers - Green Tech Instructor

Phone: 913-780-7180
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Emily Myers
BS Cell and Molecular Biology, Public Health, Tulane University
MA Curriculum and Instruction, University of Mississippi
Head Coach - Science Olympiad
Assistant Coach - Scholars Bowl