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Xander Keller

Amplify Director

Office: Pinon Hall 123

Phone: 9704912369

Education:

  • M.S., Biology Northern Arizona University 2013
  • B.A., International Affairs 2010
  • Fulbright US Student Program, Teacher on Assignment, Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Mexico

About

Alexandra joined the dean’s office in April 2015 having spent her earlier career in science education and program development. She integrates her B.A. in International Affairs and Latin American Studies, M.S. in Biology, and intercultural teaching experiences in her role in the Amplify Learning Community. She loves designing experiences where students can connect what they are learning in their fundamental science courses to their lives and the world. As such she supervises student leaders, creates and implements novel programs, designs and teaches seminar courses, and collaborates with faculty and community partners. 

Publications

  • “Jump Starting Stalled Writers with Storytelling” Keller, A., Grinnell, S. Educational Leadership, 2014
  • “Genes Are Us: Analyzing DNA Differences Using DNA Fingerprinting “ Keller, A., Smith, D., Harrop, B., Lamit, L., Schroer, M., Wymore, A., Ueckert, C. Science Scope, 36(2) p. 26-33, 2012