Inspiration in Education: A Conversation with Julia Miller

Julia Miller knows first-hand the challenges faced by New Haven Schools. A proud Elm City native, teacher, parent and alumna, she fully understands that student learning, growth, and mastery of skills and content are what’s important, not random numbers. Miller will be joined by Inner City News Editor and WNNH host, Babz Rawls-Ivy, for “Inspiration in Education: A Conversation with Julia Miller,” on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 6 p.m., immediately following the Annual Meeting of the New Haven Museum Board of Directors at 5:30 p.m. A reception will follow. Register here. The free event will also stream on FB Live.

Despite the challenges, Miller taps a wellspring of inspiration for her work: in her students, colleagues and community. “I love New Haven,” says Miller, the New Haven Public Schools 2024 Teacher of the Year and the 2025 Connecticut Teacher of the Year. She notes her deep New Haven pride, especially in its public schools. “I started my teaching career in Brooklyn, New York, and moved back to New Haven to raise my kids in this incredible vibrant community like no other and have them attend New Haven public schools.”