Dawn McKinney

Ms. Dawn McKinney serves as Senior Instructor and CS Curriculum Coordinator at the University of South Alabama's Computer Science Department within the School of Computing. She holds an MS in Computer and Information Sciences (University of South Alabama, 1989) and a BA in Philosophy and Psychology (University of South Alabama, 1978). Her research focuses on educational methodologies including team-based learning, service-learning, and agile programming pedagogy.

Teaching roles span over 25 years, including Senior Instructor since 2005, Instructor from 1997–2005, and Co-Director of the Center for Academic Service-Learning and Civic Engagement (2008–2011). Core courses taught include Programming, Introduction to Computer Science, and Digital Logic.

No scientific awards or publications were explicitly listed. Her professional contributions emphasize curriculum development and interdisciplinary education initiatives.