Dr. Miller's Retirement Yearbook

Dr. Russell K. Miller Commemorating 39 wonderful years serving Kansas education and celebrating your journey! Well done, good and faithful servant and congratulations on a well-deserved retirement! Proof Copy: Not optimized for high quality printing or digital distribution

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RDWaudhs (isKleeel nlantetthe)n adndin Ggra nDdemrab Lyu High School, he was chosen by his peers to be awarded outstanding senior in band. He also was involved in Madrigals choir and graduated in 1978. Proud dad, Kenneth, was often behind the camera taking photos to document special occasions. Proof Copy: Not optimized for high quality printing or digital distribution

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HeR gusrasd &u aStuesda wn imtha raried on August 15, 1981 Bachelor of Music degree in 1983. Fun Fact: Russ also worked at a radio station during college. Proof Copy: Not optimized for high quality printing or digital distribution

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While working at Mead, Russell and Susan started their family whilst he pursued his master's degree. Jessica was born in '85 and Andy in '88. He graduated with a Master of Education (Educational Administration & Supervision) in '88. Proof Copy: Not optimized for high quality printing or digital distribution

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At Payne, they forged new territory, implementing new technology programs to teach students. Staff members say it felt like a family. Proof Copy: Not optimized for high quality printing or digital distribution

Jessica remembers on take- PAYNEyour-daughter-to-work days while at Payne Elementary that Russ was almost always walking the building; he’d introduce her to other kids, teachers, or staff and it seemed like he knew every person’s name. She'd play with all the toys on his desk and remembers a custodian recalling how they tricked him with fake puke. Proof Copy: Not optimized for high quality printing or digital distribution

Jill Mayfield, Sherry Minnick, Kim Presley: One of th known is Russell Miller! Our staff was a family of so man individuals. Russ was our leader, our friend, our teacher counselor. Through the good times and the hardships, sense of humor and wit helped us balance our extreme He knew the importance of having fun and of laug needed a bathroom in the gym, he brought her a bucke first and we were his family! He was there on my weddi so many wonderful teachers encouraging potential lead in leadership teams and new programs. He led our scho technology and teaching strategies! His legacy continu interactions with students, parents and teachers! We ❤ everything about Mr. Mill Proof Copy: Not optimized for high quality printing or digital distribution

Russ then moved to Mayberry Middle School and A for part of that time. Next, he transitioned to Hyde Elem When asked what was the funniest thing to happe \"There have been many laughs over the years, but one my time at Hyde Elementary. Our school psychologist h weeks due to surgery, and as fate would have it, I had c machine” from one miscreant shortly before she got ba During our child study team time (nurse, psych, social w me), I asked her how she was feeling and may have add distress or anything?” comment, and as she was replyin fart machine...which I had placed under the table near h quickly devolved from there with everyone taking a tur and “ad libbing” a bit. We laughed a LOT that day! (and done, lol!)\" Proof Copy: Not optimized for high quality printing or digital distribution

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2006 was an exciting year! Aside from Russell's graduation, he also walked Jessica down the aisle and Andy joined the Army. Proof Copy: Not optimized for high quality printing or digital distribution

Dr. Silvertooth: Russ, Joan anQd& AI e wxtiethn dR uosusre bllest wishes retirement. Joan thinks you were an awesome principa Qbe: iWngh yaot ujorb c wolalesa ygouuer thoaor.d Hesatv oer a m goresta td reemtiarenmdienngt? and A: Principalship for sure. While there are different, and m challenging, demands in district administration, buildin have tremendous responsibility and LOTS of people (te kids) who are coming at them all the time. Heroes, all! Q: What is your favorite school cafeteria food? A: Chicken fajitas - Miss Essie always made sure to let m they were on the menu. Q: Who were your most influential mentors over the ye A: Dr. Lindel Silvertooth - senior elementary principal I early in my admin career, a major resource when I was administrator. Also Dr. John Morton - assistant superint for early in my admin career, and one I have always loo throughout my career. Proof Copy: Not optimized for high quality printing or digital distribution

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DDeebb H aHmamm amnd :S Rheuilass was an amazing partner in the distric his sense of humor, his songs for every occasion and hi present different perspectives. Favorite Russism: “Embra of we and our.” Funny not so funny story: at the end of a difficult week beginning of our working relationship, another team m went to Russ’ office. He was working and totally focuse a piece of chocolate at him and hit him - it was suppos desk. We got the giggles and he glared at us. Obviously was funnier than he did. His sense of humor never inclu anything. I cherish his friendship. Proof Copy: Not optimized for high quality printing or digital distribution

In 2011 Andy deployed to Afghanistan and got out of the Army in 2012. Russell's second grandbaby Kinley was born in 2013. His dad loved to have a lap full of kids. Russ became pretty talented with the lathe and started selling turned pens (and more) at showsProof Copy: Not optimized for high quality printing or digital distribution

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TRuhsese All inn dreotirvemere nct,rew hpreoblpabelyd Russell celebrate his 60th birthday in 2020. Gracie the Golden Retriever joined the family in 2019 and started training as a therapy dog. She is well- loved at the office and at schools when she visits. Russell's family treated him to a sloth encounter for his birthday in 2021. The family looks forward to spending more time with RussellProof Copy: Not optimized for high quality printing or digital distribution

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Happy retirement, Daddy! We're so proud of you! Proof Copy: Not optimized for high quality printing or digital distribution

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