Matthew Miller

Matthew Miller is a Professor in the Department of Elementary Education at Western Washington University. His work focuses on preservice teacher education program design, clinical residencies, and new teacher mentoring. For 20 years, he has contributed to initiatives like the national 'Prepared To Teach' program (funded by Bank Street College of Education) and co-designed Preservice Mentoring Academies for the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).

• Education:
• BA in Theater Arts, St. Olaf College
• MA in Theater, University of Arizona
• M.Ed., University of Minnesota
• Ph.D., University of Washington

His research emphasizes partnership-driven clinical practice models and sustainable teacher training frameworks. As a Mentor Faculty for OSPI/Beginning Educator Support Team, he directly supports Washington state teachers. No notable scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned, though his initiatives reflect collaborative institutional partnerships.

He leads projects focused on co-designing financially supported clinical residencies and mentoring programs, aiming to strengthen teacher preparedness and retention.