Wonder how long this place will last? They've got two faculty members already:
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Highlands Preparatory School Faculty MembersKevin Miller
Headmaster
BackgroundHeadmaster Kevin Miller brings to Highlands Preparatory School more than twenty years experience teaching, coaching, advising, and living with adolescents, a history of success in undertaking new projects, proven abilities as an educator of diverse learners, along with a broad perspective gained from several levels of administrative experience. In addition to his experience working with college preparatory schools and academies, Miller has also taught on the college level. He brings insights into what each student needs to succeed and thrive on both sides of the high school diploma. Miller holds a B.A. from Tufts University and a M. Ed. and an Ed. D from the University of Virginia.
Career highlights include:
- Multiple recipient of the Who's Who Among America's Teachers Award (1998, 2002, and 2004)
- Outstanding Dissertation Award, Council for Exceptional Children, Division of Learning Disabilities, 2006.
Miller's excited about returning to his boarding school roots and helping to establish Highlands Preparatory as a school of excellence.
Professional ExperienceDelaware County Community College, Media, PA Adjunct Faculty
Woodlynde School, Strafford, PA Director of the Upper School
Cabrini College, Radnor, PA Adjunct Faculty, Education
Curry College, Milton, MA Faculty, Program for the Advancement of Learning (PAL)
The Blue Ridge School, St. George, VA Academic Dean/Director of Studies; Coach; Advisor
The White Mountain School, Littleton, NH Athletic Director; Learning Assistance Tutor; Hall Master; Coach; Dramatics
The Gow School, South Wales, NY Teacher, Science and Reconstructive Language; Coach;[/list]
Presentations and publications- "Lines of Communication: Navigating in the Mainstream", Small Boarding Schools Association 1999 conference.
- Opening the lines of communication: Fostering collaboration between classroom and resource teachers. Classroom Leadership, 4 (6), March 2001.
- "Codifying Student-Centered Learning", co-presented with David Bouton, Ph.D., The Association of Boarding Schools 2002 Conference.
- Private presentations on teaching study skills and serving students with learning disabilities at Nativity Mission School (NYC) and Sedbergh School (Quebec).
EducationEd.D., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Virginia, 2005
M.Ed., Special Education, University of Virginia, 1998
B.A., Biology & Russian Language and Literature, Tufts University, 1988
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Highlands Preparatory School Director of Academics Program - APPLE
Joseph Peter Baglio, Ph.D.
Director of APPLE Program
BackgroundDr. Joseph Baglio joins the faculty of Highlands Preparatory Academy as the director of their Academic Program for Professional Leaders and Entrepreneurs (APPLE) - a two-semester course geared to professional development of young people interested in business careers. The program offers a unique opportunity for students and Dr. Baglio's extensive experience in both education and the corporate world will give the program a distinct advantage. An advocate of collaboration, his strengths are in growing managers into leaders, developing talent at all levels, rebuilding troubled systems, creating improved work groups and advising, coaching and counseling. Baglio holds a B.A. from Queens College of the City University of New York, an M.A. from the University of Connecticut and a Ph.D. from Kent State University.
Professional ExperienceDr. Baglio maintained his own consulting firm working with MGIC Investment Corporation, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, State of Wisconsin, Lions Clubs International, ServiceMaster, First Chicago, The Signature Group/Montgomery Ward and Maritime Telegraph & Telephone. He has held numerous academic and senior administrative positions within National-Louis University's multi-campus network.
He's also taught at the following universities and colleges: Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois Visiting lecturer Lake Forest School of Management, Chicago, Illinois Visiting lecturer Kent State University, Kent, Ohio Visiting Assistant Professor of Interpersonal Communication, Doctoral Research Coordinator, Instructor, Adjunct Instructor, Supervisor/Counselor Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, Ohio Adjunct Instructor Allegany Community College, Cumberland, MD Chair and Associate Professor of Communication Frostburg State University, Frostburg, MD Visiting Lecturer of Speech Communication Honors, Recognition and Awards
- American Association of University Administrators, Board of Directors, 1995-2000; Administrative Leadership Committee, 1992 National-Louis University, The President's Citation for Distinguished and Meritorious Service, 1993; Administrator of the Year Award, 1992
- Kent State University Organization Development Certificate of Merit, 1977; Fellowship, 1975; Doctoral Research Assistantship, 1974
- Allegany Community College Outstanding Teaching Award 1970 and 1972
- University of Connecticut Scholarship
- Queens College of the City University of New York - Department of Speech Award, Commencement; Speech guild Certificate of Merit; Editor, The Journal of Speech Guild; Editor, Knightbeat, School of Continuing Education student newspaper
EducationPh.D., Counseling and Personnel Services, Kent State University.
M.A., Communication Arts and Sciences, University of Connecticut.
B.A., Communication Arts and Sciences, Queens College of the City University of New York
