Micah Miner,
Administrator,
Educational Thought Leader, and Writer

Welcome! With over two decades in education, I’ve had the privilege to empower students and teachers in various roles, from teaching incarcerated youth to leading as a school and district administrator. My passion lies in creating learning environments where diversity is celebrated, and all students thrive.

Instructional Technology/Curriculum & Social Studies Instruction:

As a current Director of Technology for a K-8 school district in Chicagoland’s northern suburbs, a district leader that led at the intersection of technology and curriculum as the Instructional Technology and Social Studies Coordinator for our 9 schools, as well as experience as a school administrator, I’m committed to bringing 21st-century skills into every classroom. My leadership focuses on:

• Empowering Educators: Equipping teachers with cutting-edge technology and creative resources to enhance learning experiences.
• Critical Thinking for the Digital Age: Cultivating students’ ability to source truth and reason effectively in the face of misinformation.
• Teamwork and Tech: Fostering collaboration and emotional intelligence through technology-enhanced learning.
• Active Citizenship: Engaging students with history and civics in ways that connect to their lives and inspire civic participation.
• Scaling Innovation: Leading a team of InTech coaches to promote digital citizenship, AI literacy, and emerging technologies like VR.
• Curriculum Leadership: Developing and aligning curriculum, particularly in social studies, to empower diverse learners.
  My commitment is to provide all students with the 21st-century skills they need to succeed in our rapidly changing world.

Writer & Thought Leader

I’m a Chicago-based educational technology district leader and educational consultant that currently serves as Director of Technology. As a Contributing Writer to the American Consortium for Equity in Education and an author for Times 10 Publications among other writings, I champion educational equity and advocate for high-quality education for all students.

I also an an ISTE Community Leader, a CoSN and IETL member,  a Founding Member of the Human Intelligence Movement, and educational consultant. These experiences, communities, and roles help me connect with others and think deeply about current important educational topics, emerging tech trends, and other changes in the educational landscape. This helps me learn and then help other educators learn.

Championing Equity in Education

My educational journey has centered on equity and access. I’ve merged teaching, technology, and policy to make learning come alive for students. I am driven by my passion for empowering students and teachers. This means that whether I am advocating for national education policy in Washington D.C. or in my home state of Illinois, leading  meaningful technology integration for schools and districts, creating and managing quality curriculum, expanding thoughtful learning opportunities in schools, or promoting high quality and balanced history, social studies, civics, and digital literacy instruction.

Inspiring Change Through Thoughtful Leadership & Writing

I write to facilitate schools and districts to help improve student learning and adapt to our current educational milieu. My educational articles, blogs, books, and research-based publications offer practical wisdom and a call for equity and ethics in education. I’m committed to guiding educators with strategies that resonate and results that matter, ensuring that technology amplifies the potential in every classroom.

Let’s Connect!

Let’s journey together towards a brighter educational future. Feel free to reach out to learn more about my work and explore how we can collaborate to enhance the landscape of learning.Throughout my career, I’ve championed educational equity and access by weaving together teaching, technology, and policy to create vibrant learning experiences for all students.  My passion lies in empowering students and teachers, whether that means advocating for national policies, leading technology integration, designing engaging curriculum, or fostering critical thinking in social studies and digital literacy