[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 21 (Wednesday, February 2, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E91]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING DR. VINCENT M. MILLER, II AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL 
                    FLORIDA FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH

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                            HON. DARREN SOTO

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 2, 2022

  Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, Dr. Vincent M. Miller II currently serves as 
a Secondary Math Teacher at Winter Haven High School and was the first 
black male Math Teacher named as Polk County Teacher of The Year. Dr. 
Miller is a newly published author with one of the top-selling books on 
Amazon, ``21st Century Education In The Lens Of Covid-19.'' As an 
accomplished, visionary leader in the academic sector with 10 years in 
the Polk County School system, he has had many roles in administration 
but found his love back in the classroom. Some of his most notable 
accomplishments in education include decreasing academic suspension 
rates by over 50 percent and establishing a variety of innovative 
academic programs to attract and retain students, energize academic 
offerings, and enhance career and professional development outcomes for 
students.
  He holds an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Lynn University, a 
Masters of Business Administration from Webster University, a Bachelor 
of Science, with a music minor in vocal performance from University of 
South Florida. Dr. Miller is known for his community work, through his 
nonprofit Filling The Lane. Filling The Lane's mission is to bridge the 
gaps between education, sports, `arts,' and community for at-risk 
youth. He is also known for performing locally and internationally in 
such shows as Porgy & Bess and Broadway production KaTonga.

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