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Christina Miller, PhD

Associate Professor, Education
864.877.7028
christina.miller@ngu.edu
Unit: College of Education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education
Location: Tigerville

Love First, Teach Second
  • Research Interests
    trauma-informed practices, adverse childhood experiences, education, Christian schools
  • Teaching & Education

    Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
    Liberty University
    Lynchburg, Virginia
    2026

    Graduate Certificate in Human Development and Learning
    Ball State University
    Muncie Indiana
    2018

    Master of Science in Special Education: Learning Disabilities
    University of North Dakota
    Grand Forks, North Dakota
    2015

    Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
    Maranatha Baptist University
    Watertown, Wisconsin
    2013

  • My Story

    For as long as I can remember, I always wanted to be a teacher. I have come to believe that teaching is more than simply giving of knowledge – it is life touching life. Consequently, I intentionally invest in my students, pointing them to their Creator God, who loves them and has a plan for them. My classroom is a safe space where my students have the freedom to grow, learn, and even make mistakes (which can be our greatest teacher).
    My education and experiences in the field have been diverse. I received a PhD in Education through Liberty, an MS of Special Education at the University of North Dakota, as well as a post-graduate certificate in Human Learning and Development at Ball State University. I’ve served in Christian higher education for more than 15 years, in both teaching and student support roles, and I have had multiple experiences in K-12 private and public schools throughout the years.
    Here at NGU, I teach Introduction to Education for freshmen and the Exceptional Learner and Human Growth and Development classes for upperclassmen. I find great joy in guiding my students toward becoming biblically grounded educators who can use educational theory and philosophy to ground their practice. I believe that teaching is a true calling, and I continually remind my students of the privilege and responsibility that is ours in shaping young hearts and lives for the sake of the Gospel.

    I have been married to my husband, Jeff, for almost 30 years. We are blessed with one adult daughter, two adult sons, and one daughter-in-law. When I am not in the classroom, I love to spend time with my amazing family, cook/bake/feed a crowd, go to the beach, sit by the pool, play strategy games, act in/direct/attend live theater, stay active in my local church, and speak at various educational and ladies’ events – among many other things.

    Whenever you’re on campus, please feel free to stop by my office or drop in on one of my classes – I would love to get to know you personally!

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