OEA Members: Send Rep. Joe Miller (D-District 53) back to the Statehouse!
About one in every 100 Ohioans is an OEA member. That is a lot of power to shape the future of public education in our state if we use our united voices at the ballot box to support the best pro-public education, pro-labor candidates on Election Day. Rep. Joe Miller is a former teacher who is steadfast in his support of public education, and the OEA members say he is the best person to represent District 53 in the Ohio House in the next General Assembly. In this episode, Rep. Miller shares his goals for supporting public education in his next term.
LEARN MORE ABOUT WHERE REP. MILLER STANDS | Visit www.joemillerforohio.com to learn more about Rep. Miller's campaign for re-election and where he stands on the issues.
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LEARN MORE ABOUT WHERE REP. MILLER STANDS | Visit www.joemillerforohio.com to learn more about Rep. Miller's campaign for re-election and where he stands on the issues.
MAKE A PLAN TO VOTE | Election Day is November 5, 2024. Now is the time to make your plan to vote, whether early in-person at your county board of elections location beginning October 7th, absentee by mail, or in-person on Election Day at your local polling location. Check your voter registration and find your local polling place at VoteOhio.gov
SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Public Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to listen on Spotify so you don't miss a thing. You can also find Public Education Matters on many other platforms, including YouTube. Click here for links for other platforms so you can listen anywhere. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.
SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK | OEA members have been weighing in on the Public Education Matters podcast and on podcasts in general to help shape the future of OEA's podcast. More feedback is always welcome! Please email educationmatters@ohea.org or complete the podcast survey here.
Featured Public Education Matters guest:
- Ohio Rep. Joe Miller, D-District 53
- State Representative Joe Miller proudly serves Lorain County, where he grew up and attended Marion L. Steele High School in Amherst. After working his way through Lorain Community College and earning his Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Bowling Green State University, Joe furthered his education with two graduate degrees from Ashland University: a Master of Education and a Master of Arts in American History and Government.
- Joe's diverse professional background spans both public and private sectors. He has experience as a teacher and coach in, an Associate Director of Planning at a design build firm, and a general manager in a print production office—roles that provided him with deep insights into the challenges facing Ohio businesses.
- Motivated by the events of September 11th, Joe returned to education, teaching at both high school and college levels. He is also a certified USGTF Professional Golf Instructor, an OHSAA Basketball Official, and an active volunteer in his church and community. Joe lives in Amherst with his wife Kelly, also an educator, their two sons, Joseph and Jordan, and their bulldog, Heisman.
- As a dedicated advocate for quality education, job creation, renewable energy, and veterans' support, Joe is committed to driving meaningful change. He champions a new, equitable school funding model that involves local stakeholders and meets the needs of 21st-century learners.
- Throughout his tenure representing the Lorain County in the Ohio House District, Joe pushed for legislation that revitalized the local economy, promoted green energy, honored veterans, and reinstated local control in Lorain City schools. He has been a vocal leader in the fight against the opioid crisis and a staunch defender of women's rights and reproductive care. Joe Miller envisions Ohio as a leader in innovation, job creation, and sustainability—a prime place for working and raising a family.
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- The Ohio Education Association represents nearly 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio’s schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio’s children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio’s schools.
- Public Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children.
This episode was recorded on August 28, 2024.
