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- Commerce: Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Education South, Office 221
972-345-5386
- Mesquite: Texas A&M University –Commerce Metroplex Center
3819 Towne Crossing Blvd, Mesquite, Texas 75150
972-345-5386
Academic Background
- Postdoctoral Studies, University of North Texas and University of Connecticut, Storrs
- PhD, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, Secondary Education, College Student Personnel Administration
- MEd, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, Secondary Education, English
- BA, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, English and Spanish
Teaching Experience
- Denton Independent School District, Strickland Junior High School, Language Arts
- Dallas Independent School District, Greiner Junior High, Language Arts
- LaGrange Independent School District, Spanish
- Brenham High School, English
- Arlington Independent School District, Language Arts and Spanish
Research Interests
Gifted and Talented Education
State of Gifted Education in Texas
African American Gifted Student
- Recruitment
- Identification
- Serving
- Retention
College Readiness
Broadening Participation in Computing (BPC)
BPC 2007 project description
Professional Associations
Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access NEtwork Member, 2020-present
- Awards Selection Committee, 2023-present
- Resource Committee, 2020
- Policy and Planning Committee, Past Chair
- Editorial Board Member, 1996-present
- Research Division, Vice Chair 2013-2014, Chair 2014-2015
- Coordinators Division, Member
- Dual Language/Multicultural Division, Chair 2009, Past Chair 2010
Texas Education Agency, Commissioner’s Advisory Council Member, 1996 - 2007
Phi Delta Kappa
TAMU-Commerce, Phi Delta Kappa Chapter, Scholarships Chair
TASCD (Texas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development)
ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development)
NAGC (National Association for Gifted Children)
Publications
PUBLISHED REFEREED ARTICLES
- Miller, J., Hendricks, L., Robinson, S., The Impact of the Tulsa Black Wall Street Tour on College Honors Students’ Knowledge of Civil Rights History and Knowledge of Self. “Journal of Minority Achievement, Creativity, and Leadership,” Accepted.
- Lee, Tony; Smith, Dimitra; Hendricks, Lavelle; Miller, Joyce; Mohdzain, Zaidy; Knox, Avril; McLeod, Kimberly (2022) "African American College Students’ Sexual Attitudes, Behaviors and Beliefs," Journal of Black Studies, Submitted for Publication. 22-29. JBS-22-0186 https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:c030a19e-61f2-37c6-8891-b02cd07231df
- Lewis, K., Miller, J., et.al.(2021). "What the Research Says: The Impact of Teacher Beliefs on Gifted Education. TEMPO. https://tempo.txgifted.org/what-the-research-says-the-impact-of-teacher-beliefs-on-gifted-education/
- Miller, J., Lewis, K., Riley, J. (2019) Getting the Most Out of GiftED19: Targeted, Intentional Planning Before, During & After the Conference. TEMPO.
- Lewis, K. D., Dearman, C., Fugate, M., Majority, K., Miller, J. E., Troxclair, D. (2019). What the Research Says About Social/Emotional Issues in the Gifted World. TEMPO
- Lewis, K. D., Dearman, C., Fugate, M., Majority, K., Miller, J. E., Troxclair, D. (2018) What the Research Says About Being Gifted in Secondary/Higher Education. TEMPO 39(3). 31-35.
- Miller, J.E. (2018). Tips for Teachers: Effective Programs and Practices for Gifted Students. TEMPO 38(4). 19-20.
- Miller, J. E. (2017). Tips for Teachers: Curriculum for the Gifted and Talented Student: Theme, Generalization, Topic, and Paradigm. TEMPO 38(3), 36-37.
- Miller, J. E., Maggio R., & Jacqueline Riley (2016). Technology Tips for Teachers: Meet TED, the Audio PowerPoint, and Skype. TEMPO 37(1), 20-21.
- Miller, Joyce (2015), Kahoot and Google Digital Tools: Efficient and Effective, TEMPO, Texas Association for Gifted and Talented, Austin, Texas.
- Edwards, R. L., Justice, M., Lester, D., & Miller, J. E. (2015, October). Recruiting and Retention Practices for African American and Hispanic/Latino Faculty in Higher Education. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science,5(10), 1st ser., 1-11.
- Miller, J. E., & Maggio, R. (2015). Tips for Teachers: Click, View, and Share: Teaching and Learning Tech Tools You Can Use. TEMPO, 36(3), 22-23.
- Miller, Joyce (2014), Web 2.0: Technology Tools to Enhance Organization and Communication, TEMPO, Texas Association for Gifted and Talented, Austin, Texas.
- Miller, Joyce (2013) Multiple Intelligence and Diversity, Multicultural American, Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
- Miller, Joyce (2012), Diversity Assessment Instruments, Multicultural America, Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
- Miller, J. (2010). Interview With Johnny Wells, 2009 TAGT Teacher of the Year, TEMPO, 30(3), pp. 35-42.
- Miller, J. E. (2009). Advanced placement. In K. Lomotey (Ed.), Encyclopedia of african american education (1st ed. pp. 14-16). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
- Miller, J. E. (2009) Culturally Responsive Learning Environment (CRLE) Instrument, Copyright, 2009.
- Miller, J. (2008). A Philosophical and practical Framework for the Identification of Gifted Culturally Diverse Learners, TEMPO, 28(2), pp. 21-24.
- Miller, J. E. (2008). Gifted and talented students. In N. Salkind (Ed.). Encyclopedia of educational psychology (1st ed. pp. 438-443). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
- Miller, J. (2006). ACT-SO: A Service option for Gifted African American High School Students, TEMPO, 26(4), pp. 12-15.
- Miller, J. (2005). Identification of the Gifted African American Learner: An Alternative Framework, TEMPO, 25(3), pp. 12- 16.
- Miller, J. (1995). Effective Programs and Practices for Gifted Students. TEMPO. 15:4.
- Miller, J. (1995) Identifying and Serving Gifted Kindergartners. TEMPO. 15:10-11.
- Miller, J. and Justice, Madeline (1994). The Reform Movement and
- Gifted Education: How Should Parents and Advocates for the Gifted Respond? TEMPO Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.
- Miller, J. (1981). A University Gifted Education Model: The High School Academic Enrichment Program. Conference Proceedings. Texas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Texas ASCD.
- Miller, J. (1983). Improving Instruction in the Secondary School. TASCD Monograph. Texas ASCD. Editor.
- Miller, J. (1981). Texas Association for Curriculum Development. Conference Proceedings. Editor.
- Miller, J. (1980). ET-TASCD Newsletter. Editor.
- Miller, J., McCabe, D.P. and Lockhart, G. (1980). A University-Wide Faculty Development Model: A Successful Approach. Staff Development: A Texas State of the Art Review, Texas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Presentations/Workshops
- Miller, Joyce, “Developing Differentiation Activities for the Gifted,” Garland ISD, Garland, Texas, December, 2008.
- Miller, Joyce, “Serving the Underachieving Gifted Student,” Garland, ISD, Garland, Texas, January, 2009.
- Miller, Joyce, “Creating a Culturally Responsive Learning Environment,” Garland ISD, Garland, Texas, April, 2008.
- Miller, Joyce, “The Underachieving Gifted Student,” Garland ISD, Garland, Texas, April, 2008.
- Miller, Joyce, “A Philosophical and Practical Framework for the Identification of Gifted Culturally Diverse Learners,” Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Leadership Conference, Invited Presentation, Austin, Texas, March 30 – April 1, 2008.
- Miller, Joyce, “Inspiring, Educating, and Nurturing African American Gifted Learners,” State Conference of the Texas Association of Black School Educators, Galveston, Texas, March, 2008.
- Miller, Joyce, “Socio-Emotional Needs of the African American Gifted Learner,” Professional Development, Garland ISD, Garland, Texas, March, 2008.
Masters Degree Information
- Masters Degree Comprehensive Examination Study Areas
- Nature of Learning
- Nature of Knowledge
- Human Development
- Moral Development and Social Forces
Service
- ACT-SO (Afro Academic Cultural, Technological, Scientific Olympics)
