Kelly Michalski

Bio

Coming soon.

Experience and Interests

Teaching

• Associate Lecturer, Clinical Laboratory Science, UW-Stevens Point (2022-present)
• Adjunct Instructor, Clinical Laboratory Science, UW-Stevens Point (2017-21)
• Adjunct Instructor, Medical Assistant Program, Globe University (2011)

Professional Experience

• Laboratory Manager, Student Health Service, UW-Stevens Point (2011-21)
• The Diagnostic & Treatment Center (2006-12)
• Medical Laboratory Scientist, Blood Center of North Central Wisconsin (2005-06)

Involvement

Campus

• CLS Majors Meeting (2022)
• UWSP Health Care Organization: Presentation on the CLS major and my experiences as a working professional (2023)
• UWSP Health Careers Camp- Presented on the CLS profession (2023)
• Upward Bound Presentation and Demonstration on CLS profession with Cassie Zblewski (SHS Lab Manager) (2023)

Community

• Mosinee Hockey Club board member (2014-22)
  • Board President (2020-22)
  • Advertisement Coordinator (2022-present)

Professional Memberships

• American Society For Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS)
• ASCLS Student Bowl Judge and Moderator
• ASCP Certification Maintenance Program (2005-present)

Fun Facts

Last book you read?

Bad Blood by John Carreyrou

Best advice you ever received?

Pick and choose your battles.

What did you want to be when you were growing up?

A teacher and a lawyer.

Favorite Quote?

My eldest son once called me, “Highly, intelligently, strange.” He was referring to how “geeky” I am and I love it.

One thing about your school that you are most proud of?

This may sound cliche, but I’m proud to be a part of the CLS department. I’ve waited a long time to transition to academia and I couldn’t feel prouder to work in this department with my amazing colleagues.

What do you enjoy most about teaching?

I really enjoy making connections with my students and sharing my passion for medical laboratory science.

A piece of advice for students in your school?

Study, review or rewrite your lecture notes every day. I received this advice from my high school chemistry teacher. It took me until my second semester sophomore year in college to see the wisdom in this advice.