Lisa R. Miller

With more than 33 years of classroom experience, Lisa Miller brings a wealth of practical knowledge, innovative teaching methods, and a passion for literacy to Vincennes University. An experienced educator in both general and special education, she is dedicated to preparing future teachers with the skills, confidence, and instructional strategies needed to make a meaningful difference in students' lives.

Bringing Decades of Classroom Experience to VU

Before joining Vincennes University, Miller spent 33½ years in public education, including more than a decade teaching high school special education and 23 years in elementary general education.

Throughout her career, she served as a certified mentor teacher for the State of Indiana, guiding newly hired educators through their first two years in the classroom. She also worked with the Indiana Department of Education to develop mathematics curriculum guides for use across the state.

Her innovative and inclusive teaching methods have earned her multiple teaching awards.

Building Strong Readers Through the Science of Reading

With extensive training in the Science of Reading, Miller brings specialized expertise in literacy development and evidence-based reading instruction.

At VU, she teaches Reading Foundations, Elementary Reading I & II, Corrective Reading, and Classroom Management. She also supervises student teachers, helping them translate educational theory into effective classroom practices.

Her experience across special education, elementary education, and literacy instruction gives future educators practical strategies for meeting the needs of diverse learners.

From VU Student to VU Professor

Miller's connection to Vincennes University began long before she became a professor. She attended VU before continuing her education at Indiana University, where she earned her bachelor's and master's degrees.

She credits her early experience at Vincennes University with laying the foundation for her academic and professional success.

Today, she has come full circle, returning to the university that helped launch her career to inspire and prepare the next generation of educators.

Areas of Expertise

• Science of Reading and literacy instruction
• Elementary and special education
• Corrective reading and reading intervention
• Classroom management
• Teacher mentorship and student teaching supervision
• Inclusive instructional strategies
• Curriculum development

Education

• 2018: Elementary/Secondary Administration, Oakland City University
• 1995: Elementary Education, Indiana University
• 1989: M.S. in Education, Learning Disabilities, Indiana University
• 1984: B.S. in Special Education, Indiana University

Favorite Quote

"There is no comprehension strategy powerful enough to compensate if a student cannot read the words."

— Anita Archer