Joseph Kele | Springfield College

Joseph Kele

Joseph Kele

Assistant Professor of Biology

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  • Doctor of Education, BayPath University, Longmeadow, Mass.
  • Master of Biomedical Science, Elms College, Chicopee, Mass.
  • Bachelor's in Communication Disorders, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Mass.

Joseph (Joe) Kele has been teaching at Springfield College since fall 2021, specializing in preparing first- and second-year students for advanced coursework in Anatomy & Physiology and Introductory Biology. He teaches large, diverse cohorts using an application-driven, case-based approach that emphasizes critical thinking over memorization. His work includes redesigning foundational A&P curricula to integrate systems-level understanding and improve student readiness for upper-level and professional programs. His research is focused on supporting students and enhancing faculty strategies in high-enrollment science courses.

Research Interests
  • Preparatory STEM Coursework
  • Improving Teaching Pedagogy in the Field of Anatomy & Physiology
Courses Taught
  • Anatomy & Physiology Concepts I
  • Anatomy & Physiology Concepts II
  • Bioscience I
  • Bioscience II
  • Introduction to Bench Research
  • Basic Concepts of Modern Biology
Certifications and Memberships
  • Member of the Human Anatomy & Physiological Society

Selected Works

Presentations

  • Presenter at the Association of Biology Laboratory Education Conference (Boston, Mass.) – Summer 2026
  • Presenter at National Science for Teaching Association Conference (Kansas City, Mo.) – Spring 2024
  • Presenter at American Society for Microbiology (Phoenix, Ariz.) – Spring 2024