Executive Director, Center for Teaching and Learning
Assistant Professor, Environmental Health Sciences
Director, UAB-AmeriCorps VISTA Statewide Program
Amy approaches the UAB Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning position with a deep passion for fostering meaningful learning experiences and a commitment to faculty development. She holds a Doctorate in Health Education and Promotion, where her work and teaching have focused on enhancing engagement and comprehension in diverse learning environments.
Amy’s decades of teaching experience span various levels of education, from undergraduate and graduate programs to community-based education and K-12 instruction. Her classroom has been characterized by its inclusivity, fostering an environment where every student's unique perspective is valued and integrated into the learning process.
Beyond the classroom, Amy is an advocate for ongoing professional development among educators. While serving as the CTL Director, she will maintain her faculty appointment as an assistant professor in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, including leading the state-wide AmeriCorps VISTA program and community-based, CDC-funded research in the Black Belt region of Alabama.