Mr. Miller

Finding ways to be active and moving has been a character trait of mine since I could walk many decades ago.  It helped me explore the world, discover how things work, how to play with others, how to problem solve, how to persist, build confidence, and develop my motor skills and manipulative skills.  Now as an adult, physical activity helps keep me fit and healthy, challenged, and emotionally-centered.  Plus, it is loads of fun.

So becoming a P.E. teacher made a lot of sense to me.  I love working with kids and their energy, enthusiasm, and desire to learn.  I felt I could make a difference in helping them learn to love and value being physically active individuals.  This is my 26th year teaching elementary P.E., all of them in Beaverton.  This is my 14th year at Sexton Mountain.  I grew up in the Gig Harbor, Washington area.  I attended Gonzaga University in Spokane where I played college baseball and earned a fantastic education.  GO ZAGS!!!  I graduated in 2000 with a Bachelors of Education in Physical Education and Health. Later, I earned my Masters of Education in Curriculum & Instruction at Portland State University in 2004.

I spend most of my free time with my amazing family and close friends.  My wife is also a teacher in the Beaverton School District.  We have two children, who are in college and 12th grade.  We spend lots of time together being active.  Our favorite family activities are cycling, foot golf, tennis, pickle ball, soccer, yard games, basketball, and many more.  I am also a big sports fan...GO TIMBERS, BLAZERS, MARINERS, ZAGS, and THORNS!!!

I take my job as a member of every student's "Physical Literacy team" very seriously.  I strive for making a positive difference in all their lives.  I want them to love to move, feel good about moving, and know many ways to move. You can read more about our P.E. program's philosophy on the Home page of this website.  If you have any questions about me or our P.E. program, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Joel Miller

joel_miller@beaverton.k12.or.us