Kenneth Mims

Kenneth Mims is an American educator and advocate for neurodiverse students, particularly in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Education
Mims earned his bachelor's degree in physics from Hampton University. He then received a master's degree in Secondary Education with a focus on Science from Georgia State University. Mims furthered his education by completing additional graduate coursework in Nonprofit Leadership from Arizona State University.
Career
In 2011, Mims began his teaching career as a STEM teacher at a community-centered Charter School in the city of Philadelphia. While teaching at Snellville Middle School in Gwinnett County Public Schools he first learned about the autism spectrum and became deeply interested in understanding this condition. Mims observed autism characteristics similar to his and college peers in physics. As he learn more about autism, Mims focused on developing instruction that would equip students on the spectrum to transition to college and future careers. Focusing on STEM education, Mims's curriculum approach integrates technology and project-based learning and utilizes individualized instruction, hands-on learning, and real-world applications of scientific concepts.
In January 2021, after returning from his fellowship, Mims helped Science Prep Academy transition into the Neurodiversity Education Research Center (NERC).

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