Mickey Dehn

Associate Professor
Biology
School of Science, Technology and Education 
410-777-2706
mdehn1@aacc.edu 

Education 

Bachelor of Arts
Biology 
University of Delaware

Master of Science
Biology 
Towson University

Interests

• Creative food and craft competitions
• Home improvement projects
• LGBTQ activism
• Music
• Traveling to beach destinations

A Little More 

Mickey Dehn has been an esteemed member of the Biology department at AACC since 2015. With a robust academic background in fish physiology and extensive teaching experience, he brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to his classes. At AACC, he teaches Human Anatomy and Physiology (BIO-233 and 234), Human Biology (BIO-231) and Structure and Function of the Human Body (BIO-230), primarily to students preparing for careers in nursing and allied health fields.

Dehn's journey to AACC is marked by a diverse and fascinating career. He conducted research on Coconut Island in Hawaii, studied wood-eating catfish of the Amazon at Towson University and discovered a love for teaching that led him to various educational institutions. Before joining AACC, he taught in Anne Arundel County Public Schools, served as an adjunct instructor at several community colleges and spent five years as a full-time lecturer at Towson University.

Outside the classroom, Dehn is passionate about writing and playing music, organizing creative food and craft competitions for fundraising, LGBTQ activism and home improvement projects. He also loves beach destinations. These interests reflect his commitment to community involvement and personal growth.

At AACC, Dehn appreciates the college's dedication to providing high-quality, accessible education and its support for innovative instructional practices. He values the institution's commitment to equity, diversity, inclusivity and anti-racist practices. He is actively involved with the AACC Journal of Emerging Scholarship, serving on the editorial board to highlight multidisciplinary student research.

Students describe Dehn as enthusiastic, caring and clear in his communication. They appreciate the numerous resources he provides to facilitate learning. Inspired by AACC's collaborative and persistent student body, Dehn is proud to be part of a community that helps each other achieve their goals.

When he first visited AACC, Dehn was impressed by the college's extensive student support services and high-tech science facilities. Accepting a position here was an easy decision, and he remains dedicated to contributing to AACC's mission of serving the community through education.