ANDREA MILLER APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF RECREATION - Rises Through the Ranks to Department’s Top Position
Today, City Manager Judie Zimomra announced that Andrea Miller has been appointed to the position of the City of Sanibel Director of Recreation.
News Release – For Immediate Release
November 19, 2011
City of Sanibel
Contact: City Manager’s Office (239) 472-3700
ANDREA MILLER APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF RECREATION - Rises Through the Ranks to Department’s Top Position
Today, City Manager Judie Zimomra announced that Andrea Miller has been appointed to the position of the City of Sanibel Director of Recreation. As Director, Miller is responsible for the operations of both the City’s Recreation Center and Center 4 Life program.
In response to her appointment as Recreation Director, Miller stated, “ I am honored to be appointed to the position of Recreation Director for the City of Sanibel and look forward to serving the community. With roots dating back to the 1950’s on Sanibel, I am excited to find that my career path has led me back home to this beautiful island.”
Miller joined the City of Sanibel staff in 2007 as Aquatics Supervisor and has served as Acting Director since April, 2011. Her accomplishments while serving as Acting Director include, increasing operating revenues, developing Backyard Game Night, Toddler Time Program, increasing teen community events, increasing fitness programs including early morning and lunch yoga classes.
A graduate from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Miller holds a Bachelor of Science in Education with a dual major in Health and Physical Education. Miller holds the following certifications:
· Certified Parks & Recreation Professional (CPRP) through National Recreation & Parks Association
· Certified Red Cross First Aid and CPR PR Instructor & Instructor Trainer
· Certified Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor & Instructor Trainer
· Certified Red Cross Water Safety Instructor & Instructor Trainer
· Certified Red Cross Babysitting and Pet First Aid Instructor
· Certified Pool Operator
· Certified USWFA Water Aerobics Instructor
· Certified AFAA Group Fitness Instructor
· Certified Arthritis Foundation Water Exercise Instructor
Prior to joining the City of Sanibel Miller worked as a Health and Physical Education teacher and coach in the Lee County School District and in the South Middleton School District in Pennsylvania. In 2006 Miller was a Lee County School District Golden Apple Finalist. Miller is currently pursing Certification through National Recreation and Park Association Directors School.
Miller and her husband Matt, a teacher at Dunbar High School, Lee County School District, are parents to daughter Kaia, 7 years old and son Matthew, 18 months.
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