2013 WKKF-WW MICHIGAN TEACHING FELLOWS (FROM THE WOODROW WILSON FOUNDATION)

Jonathan Bartik Kalamazoo, MI Rose Brown Ypsilanti, MI Michael Buhler Idaho Falls, ID Irene Burch-Travis Detroit, MI Megan Burns Novi, MI Justin Daniel Lansing, MI Eric David Lansing, MI Kelly DeRango Kalamazoo, MI Derek DenHartigh Zeeland, MI Katherine Dickson Little Falls, NY Kirke Elsass Detroit, MI Aaron Fillenworth Lansing, MI Bailey Gamble Detroit, MI Joshua Gates Lansing, MI Anne Gillies Ann Arbor, MI James Grulke East Lansing, MI Calvin Hall Detroit, MI David Harris II Mendota, MI Michelle Hier Milford, MI Ashley Hill Kalamazoo, MI Morgan Hooks Grand Ledge, MI Arzell Jones Detroit, MI Christopher Klerkx Sterling Heights, MI Steve Kowalski Pittsfield, MI Timothy Langenberg Lansing, MI Lisa Litchfield Lansing, MI Rachael Malerman West Bloomfield, MI Erin Martin East Lansing, MI Erin Masko Grand Rapids, MI Christopher Meyer Farmington, MI Sarah Murphy Mt. Pleasant, MI Kwanda Neal Ann Arbor, MI Sarah Patterson Wixom, MI Amber Peruski Auburn, MI Michael Ploof Ann Arbor, MI Vi Quach Holland, MI Samantha Quist Kalamazoo, MI Waqar Raza Canton, MI Jayanthi Reddy Ann Arbor, MI Maya Smolcic Troy, MI

Jonathan Song Troy, MI Zachary Sweet Euclid, OH Amy Szczepanski Sterling Heights, MI Cari Van Hoorelbeke Harrison Twp., MI Kirstan Walker Grand Rapids, MI Elizabeth Weaver Mattawan, MI Kendra Welling Rochester, MI Torrey Wenger Kalamazoo, MI Erik West Rockford, MI Anqi Yu Lilburn, GA Jane Zegers Lenox Township, MI Note: The 51 Fellows named for 2013 will begin their programs this summer. In addition, two Fellows named in 2012 deferred the beginning of their program to this year, and will be starting with the 51 listed above.

The 13 fellows attending Western Michigan University

(From WMU)

Michael Buhler of Idaho Falls, Idaho

Utah State University '13, mathematics education Tutor, mentor and substitute teacher at local high school, worked with students with learning disabilities; college math tutor, three years; Eagle Scout; Cub Scout Den Leader; official for high school and Little League baseball and football. Irene Burch-Travis of Detroit Western Michigan University '13, biochemistry Undergraduate teaching assistant; graduate of high-need schools; worked with youth ages 1-12; cofacilitator, First Year Seminar, WMU. Kelly DeRango of Kalamazoo Indiana University '86, political science and Spanish; University of Michigan '92, M.B.A. finance; University of Wisconsin '95, M.S., economics; University of Wisconsin '00, Ph.D, economics College-level instructor/administrator in economics, 15-plus years experience; tutor, Kalamazoo Public Schools, five-plus years experience; coach, Girls on the Run; former volunteer, U.S. Peace Corps in Honduras; avid runner/marathoner; food enthusiast.

 Derek DenHartigh of Zeeland, Mich.

Grand Valley State University '13, biomedical engineering, cell and molecular biology Dean's List student; youth ministry leader at local church; college-level tutor, organic chemistry, biochemistry, and physiology, GVSU Student Academic Success Center.

Aaron Fillenworth of Lansing, Mich.

Aquinas College '08, mathematics Volunteer/observer/participant, math classes in high-need school; peer and colleague mentor; document developer, responsible for training coworkers in complex projects and procedures; passionate and engaged sportsman.

Joshua Gates of Lansing, Mich.

Taylor University '10, psychology Peace Corps mathematics teacher, Burkina Faso; intern, United States Mission to the United Nations; undergraduate math tutor; psychology research assistant.

Ashley Hill of Kalamazoo

Western Michigan University '09, biology/environmental sciences; Western Illinois University, M.S. '11, biology Adjunct biology instructor, community college; graduate teaching assistant, biology; board member and interpretive assistant for nature programs at state fish hatchery; advocate for environmental education and public awareness regarding natural resources; volunteer high school women's bowling coach. Lisa Litchfield of Lansing, Mich. Northern Michigan University '06, zoology; Michigan State University '09, M.S., zoology Docent, program coordinator, and educator, local zoo, five-plus years; conservation advocate; graduate teaching assistant, biology; research assistant, West African crab taxonomy; member, Association of Zoos and Aquariums; certified Open Water Diver SCUBA; outdoor recreation enthusiast.

Samantha Quist of Kalamazoo

Central Michigan University '12, meteorology Math tutor; wireless consultant.

 Kirstan Walker of Grand Rapids, Mich.

University of Michigan '11, aerospace engineering Volunteer math and science teacher, Nicaraguan high-need school; LEGO robotics coach for middle school students; team leader for STEM summer camps for middle and high school students. Elizabeth Weaver of Mattawan, Mich. North Carolina State University '92, chemistry; North Carolina State University '95, M.S., organic chemistry Pharmaceutical industry professional with five-plus years' experience; volunteer, local nursing home; Girl Scout Daisy/Brownie co-leader; mentor, Kalamazoo Area Achievement Program; volunteer, Mattawan Early and Later Elementary Parent Association; avid gardener and baker.

Torrey Wenger of Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo College '12, biology Ornithologist with 15-plus years experience in education at local nature center; specialist in environmental education and author of many articles on the subject; certified heritage interpreter; licensed bird bander; specialist in ornithology.

Erik West of Rockford, Mich.

University of Michigan '11, business Volunteer mathematics teacher in Honduras, grades 8-12, and head basketball coach; camp counselor for multiple youth summer camps; youth football defensive coordinator, Chicago; assistant coach for 6th grade basketball team; head manager of the University of Michigan football team.