• Assistant Professor of Biology
• Director of Undergraduate Research

EDUCATION
B.A., Princeton University
M.S., Roosevelt University
Ph.D., University of Notre Dame

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
“My teaching philosophy is student-centric: I strive to create a learning environment where students are comfortable and actively engaged with the course material. I prioritize deep understanding through critical thinking and knowledge application over memorization for exams. I also love teaching – no matter how rough the rest of my week has been, I always leave a class invigorated!”

• Phone: (620) 242-0552
• Email: [email protected]

• Professor of Biology

EDUCATION
Ph.D Kansas State University
M.S. Emporia State University
B.S. Emporia State University
A.A.S Palo Alto

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (620) 242-0554

• Professor of Biology

EDUCATION
B.S., Southwestern College
M.S., Kansas State University
Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
“I am passionate about science and I am passionate about education. I have a lot of energy in the classroom where I try to engage students with science. My goal is to produce scientifically literate students that are able to apply these skills in their careers and in their everyday lives as valuable members of society.”

• Phone: 620-242-0553
• Email: [email protected]

• Professor of Chemistry

EDUCATION
B.A., McPherson College
Ph.D., California Institute of Technology

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
“One of the most enjoyable aspects of teaching chemistry and science at McPherson College is that I get to work with students during all four years of their college careers. Starting with Chemistry I and progressing to ever more sophisticated and complex upper level courses and senior research projects, I get to witness and participate in the growth of each student. Often this results in relationships that continue well beyond graduation.  It is a privilege to be teaching at this place.”

• Phone: 620-242-0557
• Email: [email protected]

• Professor of Chemistry

EDUCATION
B.S., University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
M.S., Wichita State University
Ph.D., Wichita State University

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
“I believe the courses I instruct cannot be effectively delivered just through lectures and reading. They need an in-depth understanding. After explaining the basic concepts I make my students solve lots of problems. Piece by piece, with the collaboration of the students in the class/group, we derive the answers and make conclusions together. Solving puzzles is a difficult task but fun when we work together in a group. The final result: improved analytical thinking and an ability to apply the course material effectively.”

• Email: [email protected]