Whether he is standing tall on the sidelines of a Columbia
Golden Eagles girl’s softball game, or working with the CCHS Leadership class
on the Hope Run, Kevin Miller is a positive, amazing teacher and coach. For the past 33 years his positive impact at Columbia
Central has made a difference in the lives of our students as they learn today
to become leaders tomorrow.
Kevin Miller has been selected as Teacher of the Month due to his involvement in
Columbia Central High School as a leader, coach, role model and teacher. His love for the community extends beyond the
classroom and athletic fields. He has
been a member of the Lions Club and participated in events and projects that
benefit the community for more than 30 years.
He provides mentoring as the facilitator and teacher of the Columbia
Central Leadership Class. Together, he
and his students have provided an immense amount of energy and tenacity as they
have conducted many projects benefiting the Mid-Michigan area. The following projects represent only a few
of the many events and activities that Mr. Miller has facilitated and completed
to benefit the local community.
· - Yearly canned food drives to assist the Brooklyn
Food Pantry.
· - Blood drives in cooperation with the American
Red Cross.
· - Relay for Life and the Columbia Hope Run raising
funds to fight Leukemia and Lymphoma.
· - Water collection to benefit the victims of the
Flint Water Crisis.
· - Serving food at the homeless shelter.
· - Swimming with disabled children.
· - Tutoring children in reading through the Buddies
Program at Columbia Elementary.
· - Adopting families at Christmas.
· - Fundraising for hurricane victims.
· - Spending time volunteering and visiting at the
local retirement home.
·
Coordinated and led the Columbia Athletic
Boosters Cash Bash for three years.
· - Supported the Veteran’s Day Celebration.
Twenty years ago, Kevin Miller created the Communication
Camp program which brings multiple benefits to students by building bridges
between various groups through research-based strategies and activities. Kevin’s giving spirit and leadership
capabilities have benefited participating students by helping them break down
barriers and improve camaraderie within Columbia Central High School.
Kevin’s creativity and love for teaching and learning led to
the creation of Forum Day at Columbia Central High School. This program brings in nationally know
speakers, in combination with local leaders, to present life-long learning
informative programs for the students.
Kevin Miller credits his love of teaching US History to his family. He is a grandson of a WWI Veteran, and a son
of a WWII Veteran, and he takes tremendous pride in sharing stories and
information about our great Nation to the next generation. He feels blessed and rewarded to have chosen
a career in education. The Columbia
School District family is proud of Mr. Miller and his many accomplishments and
wishes him a fabulous retirement!
