Tinna Ross

Tinna Ross is a Professor in the Biology Department at North Hennepin Community College (NHCC), where she has been teaching since 2003. Her primary courses include Anatomy & Physiology (BIOL 2111 and 2112), delivered through a flipped-classroom model to enhance student engagement and practical understanding.

• Education: BA in biology and chemistry from University of St. Thomas; Ph.D. in pharmacology with a minor in neuroscience from University of Minnesota Twin Cities.

Her research interests stem from her doctoral work on chronic pain signaling mechanisms, complemented by a focus on education and teaching methods. At NHCC, she integrates evidence-based pedagogical strategies to foster student success in clinical education pathways.

Key aspects of her teaching philosophy include personal attention, responsive feedback, and adapting approaches to meet student needs. Tinna emphasizes developing learning skills alongside biology content mastery.