Kenneth Mims
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Kenneth Mims is an American educator and advocate for neurodiverse students, particularly in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).[1]
Education
[edit]Mims earned his bachelor's degree in physics from Georgia State University. He went on to receive a master's degree in Secondary Education with a focus on Science from Grand Canyon University. Mims furthered his education by completing additional graduate coursework in Special Education and Educational Leadership.[2][3]
Career
[edit]Mims began his teaching career in public schools. His early work included developing programs that emphasized hands-on learning and real-world applications of scientific concepts.[4][5] He also serves on the leadership board of the Neurodiversity Education Research Center.[6][7]
Mims founded the Science Prep Academy in Phoenix, Arizona, a school specifically designed to support neurodiverse students, particularly those on the autism spectrum.[8][9] Mims's approach includes individualized instruction and a curriculum that integrates technology and project-based learning.[10]
Mims was selected as an Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow. During his fellowship, Mims worked with the U.S. Department of Energy.[11][12]
References
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- ^ "Kenneth Mims". NERC. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ "Kenneth Mims". Science Prep Academy. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ "Science Prep Academy in south Phoenix is first STEM school for autistic students". FOX 5 Atlanta. 2017-05-03. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ "'Like the Land of Oz': South Phoenix is home to first STEM prep school for kids with autism". Yahoo News. 2022-01-23. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ "Arizona Community Foundation awards grant to Neurodiversity Education Research Center - Paradise Valley Independent". The Daily Independent at YourValley.net. 2023-06-01. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ Costello, Ian (2022-10-27). "How technology creates more inclusive workspaces". STN. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ Stories, Local (2020-01-14). "Meet Kenneth Mims of Science Prep Academy in South Mountain". VoyagePhoenix - Phoenix. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ "The Arizona Republic Subscription Offers, Specials, and Discounts". subscribe.azcentral.com. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ "South Phoenix Science Prep Academy first of its kind for autistic kids". www.azcentral.com. 2022-01-23. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ "Some of the nation's most accomplished STEM teachers selected as Albert Einstein Educator Fellows". Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ Staff, WRCB (2019-05-16). "Local teacher named Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow". Local3News.com. Retrieved 2024-07-29.