Jill Kirby
Biology
Senior Executive Director of Learning Commons
Biography
Jill Kirby grew up in Knoxville, TN where she developed a passion for helping others. That led her to Harding University for undergraduate work (B.S Exercise Science) and then to Belmont University for Physical Therapy school (DPT, 2005). She married Chris (Lipscomb grad, 2000) and together they have lived in Alabama, Indiana, and are now proud to call Tennessee home. Together they have three kids and love to travel and spend time outside. Jill spent the first 11 years of her career as a Physical Therapist working most of that time at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. Shortly after moving to Nashville, she began teaching Anatomy and Physiology in the Biology department and has loved the opportunity to shape future health care professionals early in their educational journey.
Academic Degrees
- B.S. Exercise Science, Harding University
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Belmont University (2005)
Academic Department
Biology
- Anatomy and Physiology I
- Anatomy and Physiology II
- Neuroanatomy
- Introduction to Gross Anatomy Dissection
- Inclusive education
- Weight bias
- Best practices for teaching/learning Anatomy and Physiology
Jill's experience as a clinician shapes her ability to teach about the human body in a practical way. She has worked in a variety of healthcare settings including home health, a school setting, an outpatient orthopedic clinic, and for a large children's hospital where she was part of a healthcare team working closely with nurses and physicians.
- Outstanding Teacher Award, Lipscomb University, 2022
- Human Anatomy and Physiology Society Conference Travel Award, 2024
- Human Anatomy and Physiology Society Annual Conference, 2021:
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the Classroom Part 1: Faculty Perspective: Lauren B. Sloane, PhD, Jill Kirby, DPT, Jonathan J. Wisco, PhD, Marisol Lopez, PhD
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the Classroom Part 2: Student Perspective: Lauren B. Sloane, PhD, Marisol Lopez, PhD, Jonathan J. Wisco, PhD, Jill Kirby, DPT
- Synapse Speaker on the topic of Creating Inclusive environments for Students with Disabilities
- Human Anatomy and Physiology Society Annual Conference, 2023
- Workshop: "Unleashing Student Potential: A flexible final assessment approach in undergraduate A&P"
- American Association for Anatomy, Anatomy Connected 2024
- "Anatomy Unveiled: Elevating Undergraduate Anatomy Education through Student-led Medical Illustration." Lauren Blank, Cynthia C. Wingert, MS, Jill Kirby, PT, DPT
