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Dana Daugharthy is an educator with multifaceted teaching roles across secondary and higher education institutions. Currently, Dana teaches chemistry and physics at Iola High School in Iola, Kansas, a position held since 2012. In parallel, Dana serves as an adjunct professor at both Evangel University and Barton Community College, delivering courses such as Fundamentals of General Chemistry. Additionally, Dana provides concurrent enrollment chemistry instruction for high school students through a partnership with Allen Community College.
Education:
- Non-Degree Graduate Studies in Chemistry, Fort Hays State University
- Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction, University of Kansas
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Bethel College
Dana's research and teaching interests center on science education, particularly in chemistry and physics instruction at the secondary and introductory college levels. With a focus on curriculum and pedagogy, Dana is engaged in modeling-based teaching approaches, as evidenced by membership in the American Modeling Teachers Association. The educational philosophy emphasizes hands-on, inquiry-driven learning and effective science curriculum design for diverse learners.
Dana has not published any peer-reviewed articles, but the teaching portfolio spans multiple institutions and modalities, including high school, community college, and concurrent enrollment programs. This reflects a strong commitment to expanding access to quality science education.
Dana is a member of the American Modeling Teachers Association, demonstrating professional engagement in innovative science pedagogy.
Dana advises no formal graduate students and has not been awarded research grants. However, the concurrent enrollment and adjunct teaching roles suggest significant mentorship of high school and early college students. These roles bridge secondary and tertiary education, offering students early exposure to college-level chemistry.
Dana is involved in academic instruction through collaborative institutional partnerships, particularly between Iola High School, Allen Community College, and Barton Community College. These networks support dual-credit science education and teacher development in rural settings.
