What Other Professionals Say
Broward Educator
“Learning from Melissa not only made me a better teacher, it made me a better human being.”
School Based Administrator
“…My heart truly goes out to you as you continue to navigate the loss of your son. What you are doing to honor Aidan through the foundation and the work ahead is incredibly powerful and inspiring.
I also wanted to share how meaningful your work has been to me over the years. I remember learning from you even back when you were with FLDOE and having the opportunity to take your classes. Your passion for doing what is right for students always stood out. You have had such a lasting impact on so many of us…”
Broward Educator
“I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the Standards Study Workshop. The time, energy, and intention you put into your work is noticed by us in the room, and I'm especially grateful that I can participate in it. It truly feels like a gift.
I'm not sure if you remember me, but you were my reading coach — during my early years of teaching. At the time, you offered to come in and model lessons, and while others advised me not to take you up on it, my hand went right up. I am so grateful that you came into my classroom. That experience meant more than you probably realized. You validated the very real challenges I was facing as a second-year teacher, being given such a high-need group of students. I later heard that you advocated for me and that has stayed with me.”
District Administrator
“…an exceptional literacy leader whose impact extends far beyond her formal role. I have had the privilege of working alongside Ms. Miller as her secondary counterpart in ELA and Literacy within one of the largest school districts in the nation, and I can say with full confidence that she is a transformational force in education.
…She brings a rare combination of deep research knowledge and practical application, with a clear understanding of what high-quality literacy instruction looks like in elementary classrooms and how to build the systems that support it. Her ability to translate complex research into actionable guidance for teachers and school leaders has been instrumental in moving this work forward at scale…”
Literacy Coach
“I learned more last night in 2 hours than I have in a long time. Having the freedom and given a purpose, reading through those sections of the standards and discussing them in depth helped me to gain a deeper insight and a better understanding of what the standards have to offer.”
Former Supervisor
“…Throughout her work, Melissa has demonstrated a deep commitment to improving literacy outcomes by leading the development and implementation of the district's Comprehensive Evidence-Based Reading Plan for the 2022-2027 school years. As a primary author of both the CERP and the District Reflection Tool, she has ensured a cohesive, data-driven approach to literacy instruction aligned with the Science of Reading.
Her leadership extends beyond planning into meaningful execution and capacity building. Melissa designed the "Applying Science of Reading at BCPS" series, including multiple phases that guide schools in aligning instruction, selecting high-quality instructional materials…”