Meet Our Teaching Team

Steve Kortenkamp, Ph.D.

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Associate Professor of Practice
Teaching Teams Faculty Supervisor

Dr. Kortenkamp leads the Teaching Teams program and teaches astronomy classes in the Flandrau Planetarium. Dr. Kortenkamp received UA's College of Science Innovations in Teaching award and is a prolific author of children's science books.

He is also currently working on a NSF project to develop new astronomy teaching techniques for blind students. This project includes the development of tactile 3D models, which you can learn about here. 

Hannah Edwards, MHM

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Teaching Teams Lead Instructor, Instructional Specialist 

Edwards holds a Master of Science in Healthcare Management (MHM) from the University of Arizona Eller College of Management. Within her Master's program, she completed a concentration in Healthcare Innovation (Marketing Strategy, Quality & Reliability, and Entrepreneurship). Edwards also completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Arizona, earning a Bachelor's in Information Science & eSociety (minoring in Professional Development within Higher Education).

From 2013 - 2018, Edwards served as a national spokesperson for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, giving her a unique and personal perception on public speaking. She also conducts research around leadership development in student populations. Outside of academics, Edwards volunteers to teach local K-12 students how to stay active through the sport of baton twirling. She is also a proud dog mom of a Pembroke Welsh Corgi.

Grace Watts 

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Teaching Teams Senior Intern

Grace Watts is a native Arizonian from Phoenix. She is currently a senior at the U of A, having a major in sociology and minors in both psychology and criminology. Her plan after graduating this May is to apply to the law school here at the University. 

Fun fact: She has a 2 year-old black cat named Max.

Guthrie Devine

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Teaching Teams Intern

Guthrie Devine is intern on the teaching team for PTYS 297A, a class Guthrie took last semester and truly enjoyed. Guthrie was honored to receive an internship nomination and is excited to help enhance the course experience for future students. Guthrie is currently a Junior majoring in Psychology with a minor in Spanish. After graduating next May, Guthrie plans to attend graduate school—hopefully in Boston! Originally from Montana, Guthrie loves spending time outdoors, whether it’s hiking, running, or exploring new trails. Guthrie also enjoys cooking, reading, and going to festivals with friends.

Michael Balducci

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Teaching Teams Undergraduate Member

Noor Jehan Jones

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Teaching Teams Intern

Noor Jehan Jones is currently a junior from Vienna, Virginia. She’s majoring in psychology and minoring in human development and family sciences. Her plan after graduating is to get her masters in counseling. Noor also interns at a local equine assisted therapy center. Looking to further educate herself and others on the benefits of equine therapy.

Sarah Arnaud

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Undergraduate Coordinator - Marketing & Communications