Dana Miller has been named Minnesota Community Education Association's 2025 Supportive Administrator of
the Year!
We are proud to share that Dana Miller has been selected as the Minnesota Community Education Association's
2025 Supportive Administrator of the Year! Dana received her award at the MCEA Fall Conference on October
30.
Dana was nominated by her Community Ed colleagues for the award based on her exceptional leadership,
advocacy and unwavering commitment to our youngest learners. Dana’s dedication goes far beyond
expectations. She brings vision, compassion and collaboration to everything she does.
Dana understands that early learning is the foundation of a child’s educational journey. When two of our
elementary schools faced significant space challenges that threatened the loss of preschool classrooms, Dana
immediately used data and insight to partner with district and school leaders to find creative solutions. Because
of her advocacy and persistence, every preschool classroom was preserved, ensuring continued access for our
youngest learners.
Over the past four years, Dana has been instrumental in helping our district truly embrace an E–12 culture.
Early learning staff are now included in professional learning opportunities, and a Building Instructional
Leadership Team meets regularly with district leaders to ensure that early learning has a consistent voice in our
collective work.
Dana exemplifies collaboration. She shares her staff, expertise, and resources in support of all Community Ed
programs. One powerful example is her team’s work to create Professional Learning Communities for our
Wayzata Kids childcare leadership team — a model that has strengthened programs and deepened professional
growth across departments.
Through her thoughtful leadership and steadfast belief in the importance of early learning programs, district-
wide collaboration and shared professional learning, Dana has helped shape a stronger, more connected district.
Congratulations, Dana! This recognition is a wonderful reflection of our collective work to support every
learner in our community.