PROFILES: The W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Woodrow Wilson Michigan Teaching Fellows, 2012 Faris Al-Nsour | Troy, MI | Will attend: Wayne State University • Undergraduate college, class, and major: Oakland University ‘10, biology • Graduate institution and degree: Wayne State University ‘13, M.S. (biomedical sciences) (expected) Clinical researcher on national health organization project and in hospitals; dean’s list student; college peer tutor in biology, chemistry and Spanish; member of the American Thoracic Society; coach, youth boys soccer; fluent in English and Arabic; bass/electric guitar instructor, pianist, and composer. Lakeza Ball | Southfield, MI | Will attend: University of Michigan • Undergraduate college, class, and major: University of Notre Dame ‘94, finance and business economics/computer science (double major) Information technology consultant, major automotive, insurance, health care, and retail companies, 16+ years; teaching and lab assistant, pre-college engineering program; mathematics tutor/computer instructor; youth activities coordinator. Carrie Beattie | Ann Arbor, MI | Will attend: University of Michigan • Undergraduate college, class, and major: Clemson University ‘10, physics College physics tutor; supplemental instruction leader, physics/chemistry; research assistant, engineering and science education; officer, national physics honorary; summer elementary math teacher, Ghana; co- author, published study on undergraduate attitudes toward physics; avid reader, runner, hiker, camper. David Banks-Richardson | Aurora, CO | Will attend: Wayne State University • Undergraduate college, class, and major: University of New Mexico ‘10, environmental studies Research assistant/volunteer, museums of nature and science; community engagement specialist with AmeriCorps; volunteer and personal finance teacher at homeless shelters. Clinton Bartholomew | Olathe, KS | Will attend: Michigan State University • Undergraduate college, class, and major: Brigham Young University ‘99, molecular biology • Graduate institution and degree: Vanderbilt University ‘08, Ph.D. (cell biology) Science/engineering research scholar, Argonne National Laboratory; cancer research fellow; postdoctoral fellow, Life Sciences Institute, biology instructor for engineering majors, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor; writer/reviewer, cell biology education journals; Eagle Scout. Ali Bazzi | Dearborn, MI | Will attend: Wayne State University • Undergraduate college, class, and major: Wayne State University ‘09, mathematics • Graduate institution and degree: Wayne State University ‘11, M.A. (applied mathematics) Former law enforcement officer, juvenile division and supervision/training of recent academy graduates; dean’s list student, mathematics/economics tutor for high school and college students; fluent in Arabic; avid runner and basketball player. Peter Benson | Fargo, ND | Will attend: University of Michigan • Undergraduate college, class, and major: University of Michigan–Ann Arbor ‘82, industrial & operations engineering • Graduate institution and degree: University of Michigan–Ann Arbor ‘90, M.S. (mathematics), Ph.D. (industrial & operations engineering) Fighter pilot, Michigan Air National Guard; magna cum laude graduate, aviation and risk management software/program developer; mathematics and computer programming tutor/teaching assistant/instructor; advocate/tutor for special needs students, particularly his son; Scoutmaster, troop leader. Erin Berner | East Grand Rapids, MI | Will attend: Grand Valley State University • Undergraduate college, class, and major: Grand Valley State University ‘05, biological sciences Biology research assistant; algebra tutor; former business development representative and claims adjuster; dean’s list and honors student; multiple scholarship recipient; lead teacher, Junior Achievement science academy; graduate of a high-need school district. Stephen Breisach | Kalamazoo, MI | Will attend: Western Michigan University • Undergraduate college, class, and major: Western Michigan University ‘11, biomedical science Combat medic/Iraq veteran, U.S. Army; sergeant, non-emergency medicine, Michigan Army National Guard; dean’s list student; research associate in histology, pharmaceutical/medical device research lab; secondary school science teacher’s aide; graduate of high-need school; cross country and swim coach; EMT. Kelyn Carlson | Grand Rapids, MI | Will attend: Michigan State University • Undergraduate college, class, and major: Albion College ‘10, biology Intern at marine institute and teacher for school groups; college teaching assistant, introductory biology; undergraduate research assistant; departmental award recipient as outstanding biology major and outstanding senior; Sea Camp teacher; participant, mission trips to orphanages in Central/South America. Cory Chavis | Canton, MI | Will attend: Eastern Michigan University • Undergraduate college, class, and major: University of Detroit ‘95, mechanical engineering • Graduate institution and degree: Ashford University ‘11, M.B.A. Engineering and Science Student of the Year, University of Detroit; magna cum laude graduate, honors student; pastor; youth violence prevention advocate, tutor/mentor; long-term substitute teacher, emotionally impaired students; chaplain, Detroit Police Department; graduate of high-need public schools. Mark Cistaro | Midlothian, IL | Will attend: Grand Valley State University • Undergraduate college, class, and major: Grand Valley State University ‘12, biology/history (double major) Laboratory supervisor, quality control for food and pharmaceutical plants, 10+ years; homeschool parent; peer tutor in high school/community; neighborhood tutor; youth soccer coach; fluent in English and American Sign Language, proficient in Spanish. Darreaus Cornay | Detroit, MI | Will attend: Wayne State University • Undergraduate college, class, and major: Norfolk State University ‘12, biological sciences Summer school teacher; participant in special teaching skills summer program/fellowship; American Society of Microbiology fellow; dean’s list student; U.S. Navy sailor; graduate of Detroit public schools; volunteer, living nature and science museum. Vincent Csapos | Ovid, MI | Will attend: Western Michigan University • Undergraduate college, classes, and majors: Western Michigan University ‘80, physical science; ‘91, engineering sciences Adjunct college lab instructor, engineering/technology; engineer in manufacturing/technical project management, 25+ years, and senior engineer for major appliance manufacturer; member, major national technical/professional associations. Fletcher Daniels | Detroit, MI | Will attend: Michigan State University • Undergraduate college, class, and major: Michigan State University ‘10, chemistry Instructor and former teaching assistant, college chemistry; coordinator, academic coaching program; campus chemistry tutor; scholarship recipient; youth mentor; chapter president/service award winner, National Organization for the Advancement of Black Chemists & Chemical Engineers; graduate of Detroit public schools. The 2012 WKKF-WW Michigan Teaching Fellows | p. 2 Steven DeLong | Marshall, MI | Will attend: Western Michigan University • Undergraduate college, class, and major: Ferris State University ‘96, pharmacology Substitute teacher; pharmacist; adjunct university faculty; state-licensed preceptor for 15+ years; mentor, pharmacy students/technicians/fellow pharmacists; youth sports coach; Chicago marathon runner; member, professional pharmacy fraternity. Cheyenne Diadiun | Ypsilanti, MI | Will attend: Eastern Michigan University • Undergraduate college, class, and major: Eastern Michigan University ‘03, dietetics Laboratory analyst; registered dietician and lactation specialist, Detroit Urban League; public health nutrition consultant, Wayne County; dean’s list student and magna cum laude graduate; Sunday school instructor to low-income girls; Boys/Girls Club mentor; avid runner/physical fitness advocate. Keith Dodich | Royal Oak, MI | Will attend: Western Michigan University • Undergraduate college, class, and major: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University ‘99, aeronautics/transportation Pilot, major airlines, 10+ years; dean’s list student; graduate instructor, meteorology/aerodynamics; Federal Aviation Administration evaluator; certified flight instructor; recipient, multiple academic merit scholarships and awards; advocate, local youth physical fitness and anti-bullying initiatives. Reed Ebmeyer | Middleville, MI | Will attend: Michigan State University • Undergraduate college, class, and major: Michigan State University ‘10, human biology + graduate coursework (issues in urban education) Dean’s list student; site coordinator, National Science Foundation program to recruit STEM students to college through tutoring, mentoring, and support services; team coordinator, undergraduate mentors; former study abroad student, history of science in Europe; participant, national summit on STEM education. Mary Jane Ewing | Grand Ledge, MI | Will attend: Western Michigan University • Undergraduate college, class, and major: Western Michigan University ‘80, paper science/ engineering • Graduate institution and degree: Davenport University ‘13, M.B.A. (expected) Tutor/graduate teaching assistant in health, accounting, and math, with pilot program for retention of math students; survey researcher and Census crew leader; recipient of Bausch and Lomb Science Award and service awards; entrepreneur and restaurateur; church treasurer; Girl Scout