Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction, Baylor University, 2017-2020
- Master of Education in Educational Leadership, Wayland Baptist University, 2010-2012
- Bachelor of Science in Education, West Texas A&M University, 2004-2007
Experience
| 2021-2024 | Executive Director of Edu. Prep./Asst. Professor, West Texas A&M University |
| 2020-2021 | Director of Federal Programs & Curriculum, Midway ISD |
| 2018-2020 | Asst. Principal, Midway ISD |
| 2017-2018 | ELL & Bilingual/Migrant Director, La Vega ISD |
| 2016-2017 | ELL & Bilingual/Migrant Director, HPS |
| 2013-2016 | Asst. Principal, Amarillo ISD |
| 2007-2013 | Teacher & Coach, Amarillo, ISD |
Personal Bio
As a career educator, Dr. Miller maintains a passion for classroom instruction – digitally and in-person. Dr. Miller seeks to support all future teachers and help them to grow professionally into life-long learners who will remain in the field for many years. Dr. Miller has a background in public, private, charter, and overseas schools and has worked for schools with poverty rates exceeding 99%, schools with over 36 languages spoken on campus, and even schools in high socio-economic areas. Dr. Miller's research areas include faith and education, ELL and Bilingual instruction, and digital learning. Please see below for a sampling of publications:
Miller, R. (2023). Curriculum as theological text. Journal of Faith, Education, and Community. 6(1), Article 2. https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/jfec/vol6/iss1/2/
Miller, R., Hughes, C., Bingham, T., Maas, H. (2023). Keeping your wits about you. English in Texas. 53(1), 51-52.
Miller, R., Hughes, C., Bingham, T., & Maas. H. (2023, December 18). Teacher self-care is the selfless choice. Dallas Morning News. https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2023/12/18/teacher-shortage-burnout-west-texas-self-care/
