Kenzie Miller

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Hola - I’m Kenzie “Millerman” Miller, I supervise the Twilight School at the Sidney Johnson Vocational Center, Syracuse, NY. I work with HS dropouts helping them successfully recover missing credits on-line. Previously I taught middle school social studies at Lincoln Middle school for 20 years. I’m also an adventure educator w/over 20 years of experience. 

 

My adventure journey began with a school-based program intended to reduce violence as well as develop refusal and leadership skills in middle level urban students. As I grew in the field I found it a natural way to connect my unique teaching philosophy with my desire to see my students succeed, not only in the classroom but also in life.

 

Urban teaching brings with it a unique set of challenges and rewards. Adventure is an outstanding process to overcome these issues and build on the strengths of a diverse community of learners. It’s a way for kids to see that even in our differences we are all part of one human family.

 

I’ve attended professional facilitation trainings, am certified to facilitate at several local and regional ropes challenge courses, have co-facilitated Syracuse City School District teacher professional development programs for over 12 years in the use of adventure philosophies and techniques in the classroom as well as ropes course facilitator certification classes. Tom, Erick, Kevin, and I have worked together for over 15 years helping all types of groups achieve their goals.