- 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.
Kate Allen
Phone: 913-780-7180
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Degrees and Certifications:
Science
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Park University
Master of Arts in Teaching, University of Missouri
Roslyn Beckstead
Phone: 913-780-7180
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Degrees and Certifications:
Science
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry Education/Physics Minor, Brigham Young University
Janelle Craig
Phone: 913-780-7180
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Degrees and Certifications:
Science
Bachelors of Science in Biology, Bowling Green State University
Masters in Secondary Education, Grand Canyon University
Junior Class Sponsor
Black Student Union Co-sponsor
Paige Gdanski
Phone: 913-780-7180
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Degrees and Certifications:
Science
BS in Biology, Physics and Chemistry, Emporia State University
Masters in Curriculum and Instruction, Emporia State
Green Tech Academy Facilitator and Instructor
Head Coach: Cheerleading
Amanda Harra
Phone: 913-780-7180
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Degrees and Certifications:
Science / Student Naturalist
Bachelor of Science in Ecology, Evolutionary, and Organismal Biology, University of Kansas
Master of Arts in Secondary Education, University of Phoenix
Junior Class Sponsor
Drew Keiter
Phone: 913-780-7180
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Degrees and Certifications:
Science Department Chair
Bachelors in Science Education, Emporia State University
Masters in Educational Technology, MidAmerica Nazarene University
Science Department Chair
Derek Luke
Phone: 913-780-7180
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Degrees and Certifications:
Science
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, University of Missouri - Kansas City
Master of Arts in Teaching, University of Missouri - Kansas City
Master of Science in School Leadership – Baker University
Matthew Milholm
Phone: 913-780-7180
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Degrees and Certifications:
Science / Horticulture
Bachelors of Science in Agriculture
Masters in Education, Teaching and Learning, Friends University
Green Tech Academy Assistant Facilitator/Instructor
FFA Advisor
Dr. Steve Murray
Phone: 913-780-7180
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Degrees and Certifications:
Science
Bachelor of Science in Physics, Kansas State University
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Kansas State University
Master of Science in Physics, University of Arkansas
Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, University of Arkansas
Master of Arts in Teaching, University of Arkansas
Emily Myers
Phone: 913-780-7180
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Degrees and Certifications:
Science
BS Cell and Molecular Biology, Public Health, Tulane University
MA Curriculum and Instruction, University of Mississippi
Green Tech Academy Instructor
Zane O'Brien
Phone: 913-780-7180
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Degrees and Certifications:
Science
BS Biology, University of Kansas
MA Curriculum and Instruction, University of Kansas
Science Olympiad Sponsor
Megan Steffes
Phone: 913-780-7180
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Degrees and Certifications:
Science
B.S. in Secondary Science Education, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
M.S. ED. in STEM Education, University of Nebraska, Kearney
Public Safety Academy Assistant Facilitator/Instructor
Dr. Praveen Vadapally
Phone: 913-780-7180
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Degrees and Certifications:
Science
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
Macy Wallisch
Phone: 913-780-7180
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Degrees and Certifications:
Science
Bachelor of Science in Biology and minor in Chemistry, Baker University
Master of Science in Education, Fort Hays State University
Assistant Coach - Varsity Girls Basketball