NOrthside
High School
Columbus, GA
Our Mission
Our mission is to inspire and equip all students to achieve unlimited potential.
Northside High School’s Healthcare Science Technology Education Program prepares and motivates students to pursue further education towards a career in the medical sciences through a rigorous specialized curriculum and community based partnerships, inspiring students to serve society with compassion, skill and vision.
Our Vision
The Muscogee county School District is a beacon of educational excellence where all are known, valued and inspired.
Our Philosophy
As part of an all-inclusive educational program at Northside High School, the Healthcare Science Technology Education program is designed to provide students with the abilities to successfully transition from high school education, to an entry level career, postsecondary education, and lifelong learning. Northside is also dedicated to helping its students to become caring and productive citizens in the local and global community.
Our Goals
The Muscogee county School District is a beacon of educational excellence where all are known, valued and inspired.
The Northside High School Healthcare Science Program strives to provide:
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A rigorous level of academic courses Relevant on-the-job opportunities
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Specialized technical skills training Support in the core subject areas
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Promote career opportunities in the health care industry
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Enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people
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Develop in each student the ability to implement realistic career and education decisions
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Increase the student’s knowledge of careers and awareness of career paths as well as the economic implications of alternative career paths
School Administration
Marty Richburg
Principal
Nathan Laney
Assistant Principal
Nila Burt
Assistant Principal
Natalie Teasley
Assistant Principal
Victoria Thomas
MCSD CTAE Director
Sheree' Tovey
CTAE Regional Supervisor
Bethani McNelly
HCS Instructor
Karissa Branch
HCS Instructor
Industry Certification
Industry Certification is a formal process that strenghtens Career, Technical and Agricultural Educaion (CTAE) programs through a rigorous review conducted by leaders from business and industry. During this process, curriculum and instruction are carefully interfaced and aligned with current industry standards to assist with providing better career opportunities for students. Industry Certification is designed to promote high quality instruction for students wishing to pursue post-secondary education and qualify for entry-level positions in industry.
Courses
Introduction to Healthcare Science is the foundation course for all Health Science pathways. It is a prerequisite for all other Healthcare Science pathway courses. This course will enable students to receive initial exposure to many. Healthcare Science careers, employability, communication, and technology skills, along with many basic healthcare science skills/knowledge.
Essentials of Healthcare is a medical focused human
anatomy and physiologycourse, studying each body system, along with the investigation of common diseases and disorders. The prevention of disease and the
diagnosis/treatment that might be utilized for each body system, are studied, along with medical terminology
related to each system.
Sports Medicine is the third and final course in the
Therapeutic Services/Sports
Medicine Career Pathway. The course is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in healthcare with a focus on the musculoskeletal system,
injury assessment, injury prevention, or rehabilitation including careers in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitative Services.
Welcome Presentation
aboutus
Bethani McNelly and Karissa Branch are not new to teaching, nor are they new to each other. However, they have just begun teaching together. They have been teaching Healthcare Science together as of this year, but been teaching in Muscogee County since 2012/2013. Bethani and Karissa went through the Hughston Foundation Athletic Training Program together in 2011-2012, and both have a very strong athletic training background. Since attending graduate school together and accepting jobs in athletic training/teaching in Muscogee County, they have always compiled ideas and teaching strategies. Since starting together for the first time, they are excited to see how they can grow this program into an even bigger program, with the help of our community and students.
about Mrs. McNelly.
Bethani McNelly is in her 10th year teaching at Northside, and has been teaching Healthcare Science for 7 years. She is a licensed Athletic Trainer through the state of Georgia, and a Certified Athletic Trainer through the National Athletic Trainer's Association. She has been actively practicing athletic training at Northside High School since 2010, where she has worked with all sports.
Bethani graduated with her Bachelor's in Science: Athletic Training, in 2010, from Georgia College and State University. She then attended Columbus State University as a graduate student, while she worked as a certified athletic trainer, through the local Hughston Clinic. She received her Master's in Arts and Teaching from Columbus State in 2012, after which she was hired to teach at Northside. She is actively involved in sports medicine here at Northside, and hopes to continue to spark an interest in healthcare to her students.
Bethani has been married to Stephen for 7 years, and they have two children together - Georgia Reese (5) and Hunter (3).
about Mrs. Branch.
Karissa Branch is in her first year of teaching Healthcare Science at Northside High School. Prior to being at Northside, she taught Healthcare Science for Aaron Cohn Middle School for 8 years. She is a licensed Athletic Trainer through the state of Georgia and a Certified Athletic Trainer through the National Athletic Trainer's Association.
Karissa has been married to Derek Branch for 5 years and they have two beautiful children together, Lauren (2) and Mack (7 mos).
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CONTACT.
Contact Info:
mcnelly.bethani.b@muscogee.k12.ga.us
branch.karissa.j@muscogee.k12.ga.us
Tel: (706) 748-2920
