PTS Staff

Kelsey Jordan, MS

Director
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765-494-2031
kjorda00@purdue.edu

Kelsey serves as the inaugural Director of Purdue Testing Services and has overseen the accommodated testing services at Purdue since 2015. In 2016, Kelsey earned her master’s degree in student affairs and higher education from Indiana State University and is currently working on her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership: Higher Education Administration at the same institution. Her dissertation research is focusing on the disabled student experience at Big Ten sporting events.

Kelsey is an active member of the National Collegiate Testing Association (NCTA) and serves as NCTA Co-Chair for the Special Interest Group on Management as well as the Chair for the Accessibility Committee. Kelsey co-founded and currently co-chairs the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) Testing Group. She frequently presents on the topic of testing accommodations at both national and regional conferences. When not working, Kelsey enjoys spending time with her loved ones and is an avid Boilermaker fan who bleeds black and gold. Boiler up!

Kim Donoho

Assistant Director, Accommodated Testing
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765-494-1146
kdonoho@purdue.edu

Kim joined the team in March 2024, taking on the role of Assistant Director. She earned a bachelor's degree in education from Purdue in 1994. For 21 years Kim owned an education center, teaching students of all ages, that provided individualized educational plans and accommodations. She most recently taught math to Somalian students. Kim is passionate about ensuring students are provided with the educational needs that are essential  in order to become successful citizens that positively contribute to our diverse society. When not working, Kim enjoys spending time with family and her four legged companions, hiking, attending concerts, and gardening. 

Maddie Kintner

Accommodated Testing Coordinator
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765-494-2058
mkintner@purdue.edu

Maddie stepped into the role of Accommodated Testing Coordinator in December 2022. In 2019, Maddie earned her bachelor’s degree in music from the University of Indianapolis. Her primary instrument is alto saxophone. After completing her degree, Maddie served as a local high school band director for grades 6-12. She is passionate about mental health and creating the least restrictive environment for learning. Maddie helps students and faculty break down barriers and stigma to promote Universal Design. When not on campus, Maddie enjoys spending time with friends and family, drinking coffee, being in nature, and attending Broadway musicals.

Bahiyyih Baker

Senior Test Administrator
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765-494-1188
baker508@purdue.edu

As the Senior Test Administrator for vendor testing at Purdue, Bahiyyih helps testers navigate the challenges of high-stakes testing. She has a master's degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in teaching English to speakers of other languages, specializing in pronunciation and testing of academic English. She has lived and taught ESL in Tokyo, Japan, and more recently Chengdu, China—famous for its pandas and mouth-numbing hot peppers. Bahiyyih is attempting to learn (but not yet mastering) Spanish, Japanese and Chinese. She has come to love the process of second language discovery along with her students. You may see Bahiyyih commuting to campus or playing Pikmin Bloom on her trusty blue bike.