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.

Guthrie Devine

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Student Staff - Undergraduate Program Coordinator 

Guthrie was honored to receive an internship nomination over a year ago, and is excited to help enhance the program experience for future students. Guthrie is currently a Senior 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.

Samantha Samuels

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Intern

As a former preceptor for a major-related course, Samantha has supported students like yourself for two semesters now. 

Molly Bisbee

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Intern

Molly Bisbee is a junior at the university, double-majoring in psychology and public and applied humanities with an emphasis in administrative business. She just returned from a semester abroad in Rome, Italy, where she not only took business classes at an international school, but also traveled to more than 10 different countries. Molly grew up in Steamboat Springs, a small ski town in Colorado, so she has always enjoyed the outdoors, especially hiking and skiing. Throughout her life, she has found herself most passionate about helping others, so she looks forward to a career that allows her to make a positive impact, whether in human resources or therapy.

Gareth Black

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Intern

Gareth Black will be graduating this spring with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Criminology. He looks forward to sharing his knowledge and experience with the preceptors and students enrolled in PTYS 297A. This semester, Gareth is also interning with the Pima County Jail, where he conducts intake interviews with individuals following their arrest. Prior to pursuing graduate school, he plans to spend a year teaching English in a foreign country.

Sean Meixner

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Intern

Sean Meixner is a teaching teams intern for PTYS 397, which he took in Spring of 2025. He is majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies with an anticipated graduation of Fall 2026. After graduation, he intends to pursue a masters in history, with the hopes of being a history professor some day. In his free time, Sean enjoys playing board games and watching television with his family.

Megan Parker

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Intern

Megan Parker is currently a sophomore studying Applied Humanities with an emphasis in Consumer, Market, and Retail studies and a minor in Marketing. Originally from Minnesota, she loves spending time on the lake and being outdoors. Next spring, she plans to study abroad in Barcelona, where she looks forward to learning about new cultures, gaining different perspectives, and expanding her personal and academic growth.