Michael McKenzie

 

Michael McKenzie comes to Houston A+ Challenge with eight years of teaching experience. For the past two years, he has served as the Discovery Center instructor and administrative intern at Alief Middle School, where he was responsible for the successful matriculation of behaviorally challenged students to the general population. He also sponsored the school’s Boxing Club and a club called Tomorrow’s Male Leaders. In addition to his work in Southwest Houston, Michael also has worked in underserved areas such as South Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Tarkington, Texas; and Houston’s 5^th Ward. In 2006, Michael was instrumental in the founding and development of KIPP: Liberation College Preparatory in Houston’s 3^rd Ward, where he now serves as board chairman. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi, and earned his special education credentials from The University of Saint Thomas. Michael also earned a Master’s in Education Administration and a Principal’s Certification from Texas Southern University. As an educational practitioner, entrepreneur, and certified fitness professional, Michael’s aspires to revolutionize the way public education looks at the wellness, retention, and efficacy of urban educators in underserved areas.