Message:
I have spent my entire professional career focused on the importance of public education and, most importantly, the individuals charged with leading those schools and districts. The core of democracy rests on a free public education and we need to make sure those entities thrive for the students walking in their halls. Outside of spending 20 years involved in teaching and the work of PK-12 school leadership, I now focus on better understanding the principalship through a research lens, especially how these leaders navigate crises and prioritize their own continued professional learning. Through my teaching of future school leaders, I also work to help them understand the power they will someday hold to create safe and welcoming environments for their students, teachers, and parents. These leaders will set the tone for how kindness, compassion, and support can drive all aspects of a school environment. I thoroughly enjoy this important charge and rest easy knowing that our schools will continue to be run by such caring leaders.
Bio:
Dr. Dustin Miller is the Interim Associate Chair of Educational Studies in the College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University. He is also an Assistant Professor of Clinical Educational Studies and the Director of the EdD in Educational Administration. His research interests focus on principal professional learning, leading in times of crises, and creating supportive LGBTQ+ environments for school leaders. He teaches courses on leadership, professional learning, and human resource management.
Prior to coming to The Ohio State University, Dr. Miller spent 20 years in k-12 as a high school principal, middle school principal, director of secondary education, and an English teacher. He has served on the board of directors for the Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators (OASSA), including a term as president. In addition to his service on the OASSA board of directors, he has presented at several OASSA conferences on topics varying from educational change in the 21st century to effective communication for leaders. He also held an appointment on the Ohio Department of Education Standards Board.
Dr. Miller is a member and active presenter of the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the American Educational Research Association, the University Council for Educational Administration, and the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate.
