Killian earned his Bachelor of Arts from Alaska Pacific University and his Masters in Teaching from Eastern Oregon University. His education background ranges from teaching mixed grade classrooms, to over 10 years instructing in the outdoor and experiential setting. Other professional avenues of his include guiding, snow/avalanche science, and first responder medical certifications. In his free time, you can find him out in the mountains: Backcountry skiing, climbing, or paragliding. He also enjoys quiet time at home pursuing tasks like building, gardening, meditation, and music.

Killian will begin teaching the Upper Grade class in September 2025. This will be his first year at Black Butte School and in Central Oregon. He is looking forward to helping the upper grade students challenge themselves, grow academically and personally, and is excited to share his love for the outdoors with the students of BBS. Key values he brings with him are the benefits of an active lifestyle, community, sustainability, and environmental stewardship.