Teacher Appreciation: Mr. Johnathan Miller

Teacher Appreciation: Mr. Johnathan Miller

Dillon Thaxton and Ashlyn Faulkner

Jonathan Miller, the sophomore history teacher and instructor of SADD Club, was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky. However, Miller grew up in Edmonson County. When Miller was younger he wanted to be a musician, but he did not want to risk failure. Miller decided that he would be a teacher instead, and followed in his parents’ footsteps.

 “They enjoyed being a teacher, so I decided to be one too.” He studied at Western Kentucky University, WKU, to be a teacher and band instructor. Miller expressed that he is happy being a teacher and where he is in life.

 

  Jonathan Miller posing for a picture.

                         

Miller explained, “I love teaching others and I hope to inspire them to learn.” He admitted his least favorite thing about teaching is having to answer the same questions repeatedly. Miller was hired to play the drums at WKU, but teaching at Edmonson County High School was his first actual long-term job. He started teaching at Edmonson County High School five years ago. Although he decided not to pursue a career in music, he enjoys playing the drums, guitar, and other instruments.

 “As much as I love being a teacher, I want to be known as someone they would see in the real world, someone they would say “Hey,” to.” he confided. Miller hopes to be remembered as someone who is passionate about what he teaches to his students.