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Mary R. Miller

Mary R. Miller

Edwardsville,IL

Summary

Educational leader with extensive experience in curriculum development and equity initiatives at Edwardsville District 7. Demonstrated success in staff supervision and strategic planning, resulting in improved student services and community engagement. Launched innovative programs that foster inclusivity and drive academic achievement for diverse student populations.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Principal

Edwardsville High School, Edwardsville District 7
Edwardsville, IL
01.2018 - Current
  • Supervise and evaluate approximately 40 certified and noncertified staff.
  • Lead student discipline for grades 9–12 and supervise English and Fine Arts Departments.
  • Coordinate ACT prep, FAFSA workshops, and annual state testing programs.
  • Champion school equity through oversight of the Black Student Union and Foreign Exchange Program.
  • Serve on the Edwardsville Art Center Board and support community engagement efforts.

Principal

Goshen Elementary School, Edwardsville District 7
Edwardsville, IL
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Led a staff of 60+ and served over 500 PreK–2nd grade students.
  • Served as LEA in IEP meetings and supported early intervention programming.
  • Launched STEM Project-Based Learning Day and expanded staff development initiatives.

Assistant Principal

Lincoln Middle School, Edwardsville District 7
Edwardsville, IL
01.2010 - 01.2015
  • Oversaw state testing logistics and upheld discipline policy for 700+ students.
  • Managed registration, orientation, and textbook inventory.
  • Supported transition to Common Core and policy changes under SB100.

Principal

Midway Elementary School, Edwardsville District 7
Edwardsville, IL
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Supervised 20+ staff and oversaw curriculum delivery for 200+ students.
  • Led parent engagement initiatives and facilitated professional evaluations.

Elementary Teacher

Leclaire Elementary School, Edwardsville District 7
Edwardsville, IL
01.1997 - 01.2007
  • Taught Kindergarten (1997–2004) and Second Grade (2004–2007).
  • Served as Administrative Intern (2003–2007), supporting building operations and curriculum initiatives.

Education

Post-Master’s - Curriculum Design and Instruction Specialist

McKendree University
Lebanon, IL
01.2014

Master of Education - Administration

Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville, IL
01.2003

Bachelor of Education -

Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville, IL
01.1996

Skills

  • Curriculum and instruction
  • Equity and inclusion
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Staff supervision and evaluation
  • Strategic planning
  • Family and community engagement
  • Professional development
  • Student services and discipline management

Certification

  • Principal Evaluator Modules (Growth, Non-Growth, Observation), State of Illinois, 2018
  • Teacher Evaluator Modules (Growth, Non-Growth, Observation), State of Illinois, 2017
  • Type 75 General Administration, State of Illinois #728932, 2004
  • Elementary Education K-9, State of Illinois #728933, 2001
  • Self-Contained General Education Kindergarten, State of Illinois #728933, 2001
  • Language Arts Endorsement 5-8, State of Illinois #728933, 1997
  • Social Science Endorsement 5-8, State of Illinois #728933, 1997

References

Professional references available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Principal

Edwardsville High School, Edwardsville District 7
01.2018 - Current

Principal

Goshen Elementary School, Edwardsville District 7
01.2015 - 01.2018

Assistant Principal

Lincoln Middle School, Edwardsville District 7
01.2010 - 01.2015

Principal

Midway Elementary School, Edwardsville District 7
01.2007 - 01.2010

Elementary Teacher

Leclaire Elementary School, Edwardsville District 7
01.1997 - 01.2007

Post-Master’s - Curriculum Design and Instruction Specialist

McKendree University

Master of Education - Administration

Southern Illinois University

Bachelor of Education -

Southern Illinois University