Timothy McKenzie, Jr.

Timothy McKenzie, Jr. is a Clinical Instructor in Curriculum Instruction at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Education. With a career spanning over a decade in middle school mathematics education, he contributes to the UABTeach program while maintaining ties with the Department of Mathematics. His work focuses on teacher preparation, instructional strategies, and educational equity in high-needs districts.

• Doctor of Philosophy in Early Childhood Education and Teaching (2024) - UAB
• Education Specialist in Teacher Leadership (2015) - University of Montevallo
• Master of Education in Elementary Education (2011) - UAB
• Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education (2009) - UAB

His research examines teacher retention in low-income schools and instructional effectiveness. Recent teaching activities include courses on educational change, problem-based instruction, and diversity in education.

• ACHE Grant (2022): UTeach Alabama Expansion
• National Math and Science Initiative Grant (2021): Alabama Rural Learning Accelerator

As a certified Class AA-Teacher Leadership educator (2015-2020), McKenzie combines classroom experience with academic instruction, having served as mathematics coach and curriculum committee member in Jefferson County schools.