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On the recordFebruary 4, 2021
In honor of Black History Month, I would like to recognize Dr. Vincent Miller. Dr. Vincent M. Miller, II, currently serves as a secondary math teacher at Winter Haven High School, and he was recently honored as the first Black male Polk County teacher of the year. Dr. Miller is a newly published author with one of the top-selling books on Amazon, ``21st Century Education Through the Lens of COVID- 19.'' As an accomplished visionary leader in the academic sector with 10 years in the Polk County school system, he has had many administrative roles, but found his love back in the classroom. Some of Dr. Miller's most notable accomplishments in education include decreasing academic suspension rates over 50 percent, establishing various innovative academic programs designed to energize academic offerings and enhance career and professional development outcomes for students. He holds a doctor of education in educational leadership from Lynn University, a master of business administration from Webster University, a bachelor of science from the University South Florida, and a music minor in vocal performance from the University of South Florida. Dr. Miller is known for his community work through his nonprofit, Filling the Lane. Filling the Lane's mission is to bridge the gaps between education, sports, arts, and community for at-risk youth. He is also known for performing locally and internationally in shows such as Porgy and Bess, and the Broadway production, KaTonga.…
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Darren Soto
Democratic · Florida
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Feb 4, 2021

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