Derby Public Schools USD260
Nathan Whitman has extensive experience in education, currently serving as an English Teacher at Derby Public Schools USD260 since July 2021, where responsibilities include teaching AP Language and Composition, College Composition I, Pre-AP English 2, World Literature, and 11th ELA/American Literature. Additional roles include sponsoring the GSA/Diversity Club and representing the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) as the SCOA Region 5 Representative. Previously, Nathan held the position of Composition Instructor at Hutchinson Community College and was the English Department Chair at Burrton High School, where the focus was on creating engaging lesson plans and collaborating on cross-curricular instruction. Nathan began in education supporting after-school activities with the Derby Recreation Commission. Academic qualifications include a Master of Arts in English and dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Secondary Education and Creative Writing, all obtained from Wichita State University.
Derby Public Schools USD260
The Derby Public School district (USD260) is located just minutes southeast of Wichita, KS. Derby has nine elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school serving over 6,800 students. Award-winning schools in this community are made possible by the incredible educators and administrators, parents, support staff and the entire community which truly come together to meet the needs of students in this district.