Meet
Marcia
President and CEO, Distinguished Educator, Mom, Mentor, Role Model
Marcia Millet is a seasoned educator and administrator with more than 30 years of experience. A native of High Point, NC, her work experience ranges from teaching elementary school to university administration.
After studying at The Ohio State University, Millet received her EdD from Tennessee State University. She completed postdoctoral work at Harvard University through their Women in Education Leadership Program, as well as received administrative training through the Emerging Leaders Institute sponsored by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities.
Dr. Millet has received numerous accolades for her accomplishments including recognition as a National Science Foundation Finalist for the President’s Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics for the State of Tennessee.
The Challenges of the World are Golden Opportunities for Service.
Reverend Dr. Edmund A.W. Millet
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Grants, Awards & Publications
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Awards and Recognitions
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Hall of Fame Inductee, The Ohio State University (2023) See Video Here
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Honoree, Penn State University Building Naming Ceremony for Dr. Shirley Malcom
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Recognized as a Belle in Motion by Bennett College (2016)
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6th First Lady of Stillman College (2014-2017)
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Recognized for outstanding contributions as an educator in the sciences
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K-12 Teacher of The Year
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Outstanding Alumna, Bennett College for Women
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Finalist, President's Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (PAEMST),National Science Foundation
Grants and Research
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Lead Writer, $8,000,000 STEM grant (collaboration with Educational Testing Service)
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Recipient, Noyce Capacity Building Grant, National Science Foundation (2020)
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Participant, NCURA Region III Research Administration Mentoring Program
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Research interests: women in leadership, teacher preparation and retention, girls and
STEM education, trauma research, diverse and global issues in education.
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Notable Publications
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All in the Family | The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education | 2024
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A Model for Increasing Pre-Service Mathematics HBCU Teacher Effectiveness through National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) | 2023
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Preparing All Girls to Change the World through STEMM | 2023
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An Examination of Factors Related to the Retention of African American and White Teachers in the Public School System | 2005
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Under the Magnolia Tree | Chapter 1: Cultivate a Sprit of Joy | 2015
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First books on STEM Education for new teachers:
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STEMM (Science, technology, engineering, math and medicine)
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(Coming Soon!)
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Tips for Teachers
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(Coming Soon!)
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The Work, The Mission, The Impact
Positions
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Associate Provost for Faculty Initiatives, Department Chair, and Professor at Fisk University
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Associate Dean of the Graduate School at Tennessee State University
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Department Chair - Professor (Department of Teaching and Learning at Tennessee State University
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Director of Sponsored Programs and Research/Senior Grants Manager at Fisk University
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Managing Director, Metro Nashville Urban Residency Program, at Belmont University
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Associate Dean for Teacher Education at Stillman College
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Director of Teacher Education/Associate Professor at Stillman College
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Professional Activities
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Math Consultant, Educational Testing Service
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Site Visitor, Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Preparation (CAEP)
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Reviewer, National Science Foundation and Tennessee Department of Education
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Editorial Board Member, Journal of Trauma Studies in Education
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Editorial Review Board Member, Caribbean Educational Research Journal (CERJ)
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Board Member, Tennessee Higher Education in Prison Initiative (THEI)
Community Involvement
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Coordinator, STEAM academy for girls, Parthenon (TN) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated
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Recurring Plenary Speaker, The Ohio State University (topics: diversifying curricula and BIPOC communities)
