Profile Photo: R. Miller, Ph.D.

R. F.
Miller, Ph.D.

Phone: 903.233.3884
Email: RussellMiller@letu.edu

  • Department Chair for Education

  • Associate Professor

  • Director of Field Experiences



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.

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.