Tia D. Mckinnon, Ed.D.

Prior to joining Arizona College in 2025, Tia served as the Director of Special Education for a large urban school district in Maryland. With over 25 years of experience in education, her prior experiences include being a middle school teacher and department chair, an instructional specialist, and a supervisor in the K-12 public school system. Tia’s educational journey began at Towson University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Secondary English and Special Education. She continued her academic pursuits at McDaniel College, obtaining a master’s in Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Administration and a doctorate in Teaching and Learning from Argosy University.

As the Dean of General Education, Tia provides oversight of the general education curriculum and faculty and leads student retentions initiatives.

Education: Ed.D. in Teaching and Learning , Argosy University | M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction, McDaniel College | B.S. in Secondary English & Special Education, Towson University