Diane Spicer, DN, MS

Current Roles

Diane Spicer is a core faculty member in the Department of Basic Sciences at Bastyr University. She also serves as an adviser for the undergraduate Integrated Human Biology Program.

Education

• Doctor of Naprapathy from the National College of Naprapathic Medicine
• MS in environmental sciences/toxicology from the University of Wisconsin
• MIT (Math and Science Teaching Specialist) training from the University of Washington
• BS in microbiology from the University of Washington
• Licensed massage practitioner (LMP) in Washington state

Past Experience

Diane Spicer's experience includes broad training in the basic sciences, expertise as a manual-medicine practitioner, and advanced training in science teaching methods. Her background prior to college teaching includes years spent in clinical microbiology labs, immunology research labs, a biologics production facility, private practice, and junior high school science and math classrooms.

Classes Taught

Anatomy and Physiology, Disease Processes, Infectious Diseases and Microbiology

Interests

Spicer's professional interests include plant-based antimicrobials and active learning approaches applied to an integrated science curriculum. Her personal interests include organic gardening and backcountry hiking.

Philosophy

Spicer offers a hiking analogy for her teaching philosophy: "As a teacher I have the map and a deep knowledge of familiar terrain. Students have lots of enthusiasm and the joy of discovery. Together, we can be successful in our explorations."