Alumni Board Member Spotlight: Cara Feehan Miller '01

After graduating from East Stroudsburg University, Cara Feehan Miller ’01 was thrilled to be employed as a special education teacher in the Upper Darby School District in Delaware County, Pa. She was hired to teach middle school learning support. Miller was a special education major at ESU and was eager to use her degree after studying in the field and student teaching for a whole year. She credits the Special Education Department, Dr. Diane Cavanagh and Dr. Gina Scala for their passion and instruction that led to her teaching for 16 years. She still has fond memories of sitting in class mesmerized by their teaching. She now tries to foster that love and passion in the classroom with her own students.

Miller credits much of her leadership abilities to time spent at ESU when she was a resident advisor for two years in Lenape Hall – 4th floor. Under the direction of Dr. Nancy Weaver and Kelly Weaber, she learned what it took to lead a residence hall, resident advisors, and students. Miller also held a position with the ESU Christian Fellowship where she served as a secretary on the leadership team. Prior to these positions, Miller volunteered with the CEC club (Council for Exceptional Children). She was a four-year member of the choir and enjoyed the winter and spring concerts. Miller also worked on campus in the Foreign Language Department where she assisted the secretaries with basic office skills.

In 2006, Miller earned her master’s degree in school leadership from Saint Joseph’s University where she obtained her principal’s and special education supervisory certificates. She then attended Cabrini College for post-graduate credits to earn a Reading Specialist Certification. Miller was hired by the Radnor Township School District in 2006. After having her first child, she worked part-time in the Penn- Delco School District for six years. During her tenure, she earned her English as a Second Language Specialist Certificate. Currently she works in the Radnor Township School District as an emotional support teacher. As an educator, she has mentored new teachers, led professional development and has assisted school officials with curriculum development.

As a new alumna in 2002, Miller attended a Delaware County chapter happy hour led by Nick DiGregory ’76. At that time, she saw the importance of staying involved with her alma mater and giving back to the university that taught her so much beyond the classroom. After encouragement from DiGregory, Miller teamed up with Griggs Levy ’87 where they serve as volunteer leaders for the Delaware County and Chester County (DelCo/ChesCo) chapter. This is Miller’s first year as an alumni board member and she participates in the outreach committee, helping other members with chapters and reaching new alumni. She’s excited for this opportunity to serve ESU and bring alumni together to share their passion for their beloved university.

She resides in West Chester, Pa., with her husband, Scott Miller, a physical education teacher, and their two children, Drew (7) and Claire (5). She enjoys running and has participated in multiple local races, including the Broad Street Run for 12 years and the Philadelphia half marathon. She has fond memories of running through campus and the neighborhoods of East Stroudsburg. esualumni.org 5