Staff Spotlight: Alex Miller - family educator at Prescott Elementary School

March 13, 2025

Every week, we’ll shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! Get to know the wonderful people making a positive impact across various areas within LPS. This week, meet Alex Miller, family educator at Prescott Elementary School.

“Alex is a team player who is positive and collaborative. She has a heart of gold and compassion to support her team, students and families. Alex has been a great addition to our preschool staff at Prescott. She strives to do what's best for students in her classroom, advocates for what's best for their needs and looks for the positive in any situation. Our students and school are better because of Miss Alex!” - Makaela Johnson, special education coordinator

How long have you worked for LPS?
This is my 13th year working for LPS. I taught elementary special education for ten years and this is my third year in the world of early childhood!

What inspired you to become part of the education field at LPS?
Growing up, I was surrounded by family members who were passionate educators and felt similarly pulled toward teaching. However, after high school, I was unsure if education was going to be the path for me. After starting my undergraduate program at Nebraska Wesleyan and taking classes in multiple subject areas, I realized how much joy I found in my education classes, and the rest is history!

What has been your favorite part of working here? What aspect of your job do you find most rewarding?
My favorite part of working for LPS has been the opportunity to work alongside and learn from some incredibly talented educators. My own practices and philosophies as a teacher are the direct product of the insights and experiences I’ve gained from my colleagues.

Did you attend LPS as a student? If so, which school(s)? If not, where are you from?
I attended high school in LPS and graduated from Lincoln East! Go Spartans!

What path did you take after completing your formal education?
After graduating from Lincoln East, I received my bachelor's degree in elementary and special education from Nebraska Wesleyan. I then began teaching for LPS as a special education teacher at Pershing and Calvert elementary schools while also pursuing my master's degree in literacy from Concordia University. Then, in 2022 I pursued a master's degree in early childhood education from UNO and shifted over to teaching preschool at Lincoln Northwest and now Prescott Elementary School.

What do you enjoy most about the Lincoln community?
I love Lincoln because it's the perfect balance of a culture-rich metropolis and a welcoming, small town. There’s always something to do, but it also has a sense of closeness and familiarity where everyone feels like neighbors.

What is your favorite childhood book or a book that has influenced your life positively?
The Harry Potter series is what initially ignited my love of reading. As a child, Harry Potter helped shape my sense of wonder, resilience and belief in the power of kindness. The themes of friendship, courage and overcoming adversity have continued to resonate with me into adulthood.

Share a shout out to a former teacher who impacted your life.
Mr. Dimon was my high school English teacher at East. His enthusiasm for the texts we read was contagious, and it made learning feel more meaningful. His classes showed me how impactful teaching can be when you're truly invested in your students and what you teach.

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