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Roxanne Greitz Miller is a tenured full Professor and Dean of the Attallah College of Educational Studies at Chapman University, where she also holds the Donna Ford Attallah Endowed Professorship in Teacher Education. She has a joint appointment in the Schmid College of Science and Technology, reflecting her interdisciplinary work in science and education. Her leadership roles include Vice Provost for Graduate Education, Director of the Institute for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, and President of the Faculty Senate.
- Bachelor of Science, University of Miami
- Master of Science, Florida International University
- Doctor of Education, Florida International University
Her research focuses on science education, STEM education, teacher professional development, curriculum and instruction, and the home-to-school connection. She emphasizes the integration of literacy and scientific thinking, particularly at the middle and secondary levels. Her work also addresses equity in STEM, teacher metacognition, and educational leadership. Her expertise spans both classroom practice and systemic reform.
Her recent scholarly work (2005–2024) demonstrates a strong trajectory from science content literacy toward systemic educational research, particularly in middle-level education, teacher development, and assessment practices. Themes include online grade reporting transparency, STEM access for underrepresented females, and interdisciplinary curriculum design. Her publications often involve collaborative, practice-based research with implications for policy and teacher preparation.
- Valerie Scudder Award for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and research (2008)
- Donna Ford Attallah Endowed Professorship in Teacher Education (2012–present)
- Outstanding Teaching Professorship at Chapman University (2014), the university’s highest teaching honor
- Represented Chapman in the Carnegie Foundation’s 2014 U.S. Professor of the Year competition
Dean Miller has served as principal or co-principal investigator on state and federal research grants totaling over $4.2 million. She has advised numerous research projects and collaborative initiatives, particularly in teacher development and STEM education reform. Her leadership extends to national organizations, including roles in the American Educational Research Association (AERA) and the POD Network. Despite administrative responsibilities, she remains actively engaged in teaching and mentoring across undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs.
She maintains strong ties with K–12 education through her service on the Orange Unified School District Master Plan Committee, her sabbatical as a Professor-in-Residence in a middle school, and ongoing school visits to stay current with curriculum and instructional practices. Her work integrates academic research with real-world educational challenges, particularly in urban and diverse school settings.
