Hello and welcome to Second Grade! I am Mr. Miller and I look forward to getting to know you! I am an avid sports fan, reader, movie lover, and player of games.
Teaching Experiences
After graduating from UC Irvine in 2013, I was hired as an Instructional Assistant at Eastshore Elementary here in IUSD. I worked there for two years in all grade levels as I completed my teaching credential through National University. Upon completing my credential, I was hired at Canyon View Elementary School as a Second Grade teacher in the fall of 2015. I come to Beacon Park at the beginning of my second year as a teacher excited to bring fresh ideas and energy into the classroom.
I discovered my love of teaching through my first job as a Swim Coach in Fountain Valley when I was 15. I spent 10 years working with swimmers ages 4-18 before stepping into the classroom.
Family
My family is not a big one, but we are a close one! My mother and father are both Southern California natives and currently live here in Orange County. I have one older brother and we were raised in Fountain Valley our whole lives. My brother currently lives in Washington, D.C. I do not currently own any pets, though my family has always had dogs and we are all dog lovers.
Hobbies
Where do I begin? I love to play and watch all kinds of sports and games (recently focusing on golf and frisbee golf, trying to learn!). I love watching all kinds of movies (especially superheroes) and reading all kinds of books. I love being outdoors and spending time with my friends and family. I love taking pictures of beautiful landscapes when I travel. Technology is a big area of interest for me. I find the latest gadgets and tech fascinating and fun to play and learn with. In college, I was a part of both the UC Irvine Swimming and Rowing teams.
Favorites
Favorite Colors – Every shade of Blue, especially Electric Blue
Favorite Pet Animal – Dog
Favorite Wild Animal – Sea Turtles
Favorite Flower – Not really much of a flower guy, but I love Cacti
Favorite Hobbies – Sports, Reading, Film, Photography
Favorite Vacation Spot – Ireland
Favorite Food – Pepperoni Pizza
Favorite Cold Drink – Root Beer
Favorite Hot Drink – Coffee
Favorite Movie – Star Wars: A New Hope
Favorite Picture Book – The Day the Crayons Quit
Favorite Novel – Homer’s Odyssey (Not really a novel, but oh well!)
Favorite Book Series – Harry Potter and Robert Langdon
Favorite Genre of Books – Fantasy, Adventure, Historical Thriller
Favorite Author – (Children’s)-J.K Rowling (Adult’s)-Dan Brown
Favorite TV show – Arrow & Flash
Favorite Disney Character- Dug from “Up”
Favorite Disneyland Ride – Space Mountain
Favorite Restaurant – Average- BJ’s Special Occasion- Mastro’s Steakhouse
Favorite Sweets – I’m a simple man who loves a good Chocolate Chip Cookie!
Favorite Candy – Reese’s Anything!
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