- Olathe West High School
- Science Department Instructors
Science Department
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Students in all science courses are encouraged to see science as approachable and applicable through coursework that developes students' inquiry skills through laboratory experiences.
Mrs. Baker - Science Instructor

Phone: 913-780-7180
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Degrees and Certifications:
Sami Baker
BA Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Kansas
MS Physics, Texas A&M Commerce
Masters in Education, Baker University
Sophomore Class Sponsor
Head Coach - Cheerleading
Mrs. Benavides - Science Instructor

Phone: 913-780-7180
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Degrees and Certifications:
Deanna Benavides
Bachelors of Science in Secondary Science Education, York College of Pennsylvania
Masters of Science in Special Education, Emporia State University
Mrs. Bicker - Science Instructor

Phone: 913-780-7180
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Degrees and Certifications:
Molly Bicker
BA Human Biology, University of Kansas
MEd Teaching and Teacher Education, University of Arizona
Ms. Burnett - Science Instructor

Phone: 913-780-7180
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Degrees and Certifications:
Nikki Burnett
Bachelor of Science Secondary Education, Kansas State University
Master of Science Curriculum and Instruction, Kansas State University
Ms. Hutchison - Science Instructor

Phone: 913-780-7180
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Degrees and Certifications:
Amber Hutchison
BS Biology, University of Kansas
Masters in School Leadership, Baker University
Green Tech Academy Assistant Facilitator and Instructor
Head Coach: Scholar Bowl
Assistant Coach: Science Olympaid
Student Council Sponsor
Mr. Keiter - Science Department Chair

Phone: 913-780-7180
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Degrees and Certifications:
Drew Keiter
Bachelors in Science Education, Emporia State University
Masters in Educational Technology, MidAmerica Nazarene University
Science Department Chair
Mr. Luke - Science Instructor

Phone: 913-780-7180
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Degrees and Certifications:
Derek Luke
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, University of Missouri - Kansas City
Master of Arts in Teaching, University of Missouri - Kansas City
Mr. Miller - Science Instructor

Phone: 913-780-7180
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Degrees and Certifications:
Andrew Miller
Bachelors in Biology and Secondary Education, Baker University
Masters in Educaion, Teaching and Learning, Friends University
Assistant Soccer Coach - Boys and Girls
Mr. Molina Calderon - Science Instructor

Phone: 913-780-7180
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Degrees and Certifications:
Jonathan Molina Calderon
Bachelors in Secondary Education - Science, University of Puerto Rico
Masters in Curriculum and Instruction in Scientific Education, University of Puerto Rico
Mrs. Monhollon - Science Instructor

Phone: 913-780-7180
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Degrees and Certifications:
Tonya Monhollon
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Emporia State University
Master of Science in Educational Administration and Leadership, Old Dominion University
Mrs. Myers - Science Instructor

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

Phone: 913-780-7180
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Degrees and Certifications:
Paige Nuffer
BS in Biology, Physics and Chemistry, Emporia State University
Masters in Curriculum and Instruction, Emporia State
Public Safety Academy Assistant Facilitator and Instructor
JV Cheer Coach
Mr. Smedley - Science Instructor

Phone: 913-780-7180
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Degrees and Certifications:
Trenton Smedley
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Kansas State University
Currently pursuing: Master of Science in Career and Technical Education, Pittsburg State University
FFA Advisor
Green Tech Academy Instructor
Dr. Vadapally - Science Instructor

Phone: 913-780-7180
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Degrees and Certifications:
Praveen Vadapally
BS Chemistry, Osmania University
BS Education - Science Education, Osmania University
MS Organic Chemistry, Osmania University
MS Chemistry Education, University of North Texas
PhD Chemistry Education, University of Northern Colorado