School board names Miller new superintendent

School board names Miller new superintendent

WALLA WALLA, Thursday, March 18 -- Tonight Walla Walla Public Schools Board of Directors named Mick Miller the district's new superintendent. Miller, who is currently the superintendent of the Deer Park School District in Deer Park WA, will assume the duties of his new position July 1 following the retirement of Superintendent Dr. Richard Carter.

Miller has held the superintendent position in Deer Park for the past six years. He began his career as a classroom teacher at North Central High School in Spokane , WA where he taught English and Social Studies for seven years.

He moved into administration in 1990 by assuming the duties of Assistant Principal at North Central High School and then moved to Kelso , WA in 1994 to assume the position of principal at Kelso High School . Miller moved back to Spokane in 1996 to take the principal position at Mead High School ; a position he held until 2004.

"Mick Miller has a desire to build relationships with the students, staff and parents and to be an integral part of our community," School Board President Cindy Meyer said. "His diverse skills in education make him a great fit for our school district."

Miller earned his undergraduate degree and Superintendent's credential from Washington State University . He received his Master's in Education with an emphasis in school administration from Whitworth College in Spokane , WA . Miller says he has a passion for helping students learn and his philosophy on leadership includes building relationships, transparency and listening to stakeholders to move the organization forward.

For more information, contact Communications Director Mark Higgins at 509.526.6716 or by e-mail at: mhiggins@wwps.org.