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.