Sarasota County, FL, April 28, 2022 – Sarasota County Schools is pleased to announce that Ms. Michelle Miller – the current Assistant Principal of Glenallen Elementary School – has been selected to serve as the new Principal of Gulf Gate Elementary School. Ms. Miller will officially start her new position on July 1, 2022 but will be working with the school over the summer to transition into the new school year after the retirement of Principal Robin Magac.

“Ms. Miller is a highly-skilled educator with vast teaching and leadership experience in our district,” commented Dr. Brandon Johnson, executive director of Elementary Schools. “Her collaborative nature and deep understanding of exceptional student, gifted, and general education best practices are just some of the many elements that make her a dynamic fit to lead the Gulf Gate community.”

“I am excited to serve as the new Principal of Gulf Gate Elementary School,” said Miller. “Mrs. Magac and her team have spent years working with their families and students to create a fantastic school community. I look forward to upholding the traditions that make Gulf Gate special, as well as building new memories and forging new milestones in the years ahead. Go Tigers!”

Ms. Michelle Miller received her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from California University of Pennsylvania. She has a master’s degree in Special Education, Gifted from the University of South Florida, as well as a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of South Florida. This past fall, Ms. Miller was selected as Saraosta County’s 2022 Assistant Principal of the Year.

Before starting her most recent role as the Assistant Principal of Glenallen Elementary School, Ms. Miller served as a Data Coach and Testing Coordinator at Venice Middle School. She has also served as a Grade 6 Language Arts teacher at Venice Middle School, a Gifted teacher and General Education teacher at Venice Elementary School, a Grade 4 teacher at Pine View School, and a Gifted teacher and General Education teacher at Laurel Nokomis School.

About Sarasota County Schools

Sarasota County Schools is committed to providing unrivaled academic, emotional, and civic growth to every student, every day. As one of the leading employers on the Suncoast, Sarasota County Schools boasts 55 schools that expertly cater to the diverse needs of all our students. We are one of two Florida school districts to consistently earn an A-grade every year since 2004 and have been awarded the Mid-Sized School District of the Year by the University of Cambridge. Our passionate educators empower students to take charge of their academic and personal success, a practice we believe fosters lifelong growth and achievement. Working as one, we actively maintain the district’s tradition of excellence and ensure that tradition extends to all students. Our commitment to our students extends beyond graduation to make sure they not only graduate on time, but do so college and career ready. Want to take your student’s education to the next level? Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, or visit www.SarasotaCountySchools.net.

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