Lee Miller Announces Candidacy for Superintendent of Schools

Lee W. Miller, principal of Golson Elementary School, has announced his intention to seek the office of Superintendent of Jackson County Schools. Miller is a life-long resident of Jackson County and is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Jack Miller of Graceville, Florida. Miller and his wife, Debbie, have two daughters, Lindsey, a freshman at Chipola College, and Leeanna, a senior at Graceville High School. A graduate of Graceville High School and Chipola College, Miller received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Florida State University. Continuing his education, he secured both a Master of Science in Education and an Education Specialist degree in the area of Administration and Supervision from Troy State University.

Miller’s professional career in education began as a math teacher at Malone School. He transferred to Graceville High to teach mathematics there until he began his administrative career as GHS’s assistant principal in 1987. In 1990, Miller was appointed as the principal of Graceville Elementary School, where he served until his appointment as Deputy Superintendent of Jackson County Schools in 1997. In 2001, Miller became principal of Cottondale Elementary School and served there until 2005. For the last three years, Lee Miller has served as principal of Golson Elementary School in Marianna.

Lee Miller and his family are active members of First United Methodist Church in Graceville. In addition, Mr. Miller serves his community through his involvement with the Lions Club, where he has been a member for twenty years and is a past president . In addition, the Lions Club has selected Lee Miller to be honored with the title "Man of the Year" on two different occasions. Also, Mr. Miller serves on the board at a local bank.

According to Miller, "Working in Jackson County’s school system for the last 33 years in six different locations has afforded me the opportunity to listen, observe, and learn from some of the best educators in the area. As a result, I am aware of the educational needs and concerns in our county." Mr. Miller says that his number one goal is the security and safety of the children and staff in our schools. If elected, Miller will work diligently to improve employee benefits and to monitor the five-year facility plan of the county. Two of Lee Miller’s objectives have always been and will continue to be (1) maintaining a positive atmosphere and (2) managing with a conservative fiscal philosophy. Accordingly, each school under Miller’s supervision maintained a ten percent contingency fund for emergencies. Mr. Miller pledges to continue to recruit certified educators of high quality because he believes that great teachers make great schools.

In the words of Lee Miller, "Life is made of opportunities and choices. We work hard to see that children make good choices." Lee Miller wants to be the new positive choice for Jackson County.