Dr. Tanoff joined the KAMSC team as Director in August of 2011. He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Rutgers University and a Ph.D. in engineering and applied science from Yale Un

Mr. Alshehri Joined KAMSC as a math and Advanced Physics instructor during the summer of 2004. He taught Physics and math at Kalamazoo Central High School. He obtained a Bachelor of Science with a maj

Mr. Cardwell joined the KAMSC team in August, 2010. His diverse experiences include work at Bell Laboratories, AT&T, Lucent Technologies and Sanford C. Bernstein in computer science, international tel

Mr. Chopp joined the KAMSC team in the summer of 2011. He will be teaching Honors Biology, and AP Biology. Mr. Chopp has a BS in Secondary Education and Biology from Indiana Wesleyan University, and a

After receiving his B.A. in Biology from the University of Michigan in 1966, he began teaching science to grades 7-9 in Kalamazoo Public Schools. In 1970, he began a 16-year teaching position with Por

Ms. Hach has a B.S. with majors in both Chemistry and Biology. She received her M.S. in Biological Sciences from Michigan State University, where her primary area of interest was plant biochemistry.

After teaching university for nine years, Mr. Houtrouw came to KAMSC in 1997. Prior to teaching, Houtrouw worked as a software systems engineer for General Motors and Electronic Data Systems (EDS). He

Rebecca Joyce joined the KAMSC team in 2011. She was a member of the original KAMSC Class of 1990, a Heyl Scholar at Kalamazoo College, worked in undergraduate admissions for a year and served in the

Laila Kalnins received her Bachelor's degree with a major in math and minor in German from Western Michigan University. While she was teaching at Hackett Catholic Central High School in Kalamazoo, she

Mike Milka joined the KAMSC faculty from the Kalamazoo Public Schools, where he had been teaching mathematics for fifteen years. The last fourteen of those were at Loy Norrix High School, where his mo

Mr. Sinclair has been with the Kalamazoo Area Mathematics & Science Center since 1988. He teaches physics, astronomy, geology, and mathematics. He has baccalaureate degrees in science education and ps

Dr. Joseph Thorstenson (aka Dr. T) joined the KAMSC staff in the fall of 2000 as a chemistry instructor. Just like the 84 steps up to the KAMSC floor of the old Central High School building, the r

Laura joined the KAMSC team in 2012. She brings multiple talents as well as diverse experience to her new role.

Israel joined the KAMSC team in 2008. He is an employee of K/RESA (Kalamazoo Regional Educational Services Agency) and provides computer technical support to KAMSC every Monday, Wednesday, Friday & De

Marlene Ingles started working as an Administrative Secretary in the KAMSC office in 2010. Previously she had been employed as a bank assistant manager in the Port Huron area, working for 13 years in

KAMSC's Sizzlin' Summer program delivers one- and two-week science, math and technology experiences for up to 1000 on-site students per year (grades 1-11) as well as an additional approx. 300 at city

KAMSC Mathematics and Informational Technology Instructor January 1996 - Jun 2010 Mrs. Becker's revised autobiography is pending. Meanwhile feel free to Google her name ! =) Peg Alofs Becker

Dr. Earhart retired on July 29, 2011. She is looking forward to a very active time after KAMSC. Her previous bio is still available (below). Dr. Earhart holds a master's degree in chemistry and a d

Mathematics Faculty - at KAMSC from 1987 thru 1993.

Chemistry Teacher - at KAMSC from 1987 thru 2000. Ms. Fitz holds a B.A. in chemistry from Oklahoma State University, teaching credentials from the University of Colorado and a M.A. in Science Educa

Pat Hawley was Office Manager at KAMSC from early 1986 to June of 1989. Serving in numerous capacities she took care of all administrative and early staff correspondence, did all initial equipment

Barbara Hunt retired from KAMSC after many years of service in 2008. She earned a BS and MA in education at WMU. She formerly taught at area high schools and a business college before joining KAMSC.

Karen (Katie) Jackson was part of the KAMSC crew from 2010 - 2012. She bought a wealth of experience from schools and the private sector. She spent a previous career at the Upjohn Company (and its der

Ms. Maynor facilitates the center's administrative services. At KAMSC during 2008-2009.

Office Manager - at KAMSC from 1987 thru 1997. Currently employed at U Illinois - UC Alternate email = Birgit McCall (Yahoo)

Mathematics Faculty - at KAMSC from inception thru 2003.

Science and Technology Support - at KAMSC from 1991 thru 1999 Currently employed by Comstock Public Schools as the District Technology Director. The thing I miss most about KAMSC, the students and con

Ms. Linda Reynolds served as assistant office manager from 1997 through June of 2011. She shared responsibility for the daily operation of the KAMSC with one other secretary. These responsibilitie

Director - at KAMSC from 1991 thru 2001.

Mark was part of the KAMSC team from 2000-2008. He accepted another K/RESA (Kalamazoo Regional Educational Services Agency) position in the fall of 2008. Mark started his career in the Information

Mr. Streeter retired from KAMSC in June of 2011 after 24 very happy years. While no longer on the regular staff he remains available as an Outreach Consultant for KAMSC alumni issues and related servi

Mathematics Faculty - at KAMSC from 1988 thru 1997. PhD in Mathematics Education from Western Michigan University 2003 Currently at Purdue University-Calumet