COMPANY LEADERSHIP: FOUNDER & CEO
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dr. Erica Vernold Miller, founder and CEO of Professor Patty Cake ® Consulting, L.L.C., has worked in the field of education for over two decades. Throughout her career she has held numerous teaching and school leadership positions in California, North Carolina, and New York. Currently in addition to the work she does at Professor Patty Cake ® Consulting, L.L.C. , Dr. Miller also serves as an adjunct professor at SUNY Cortland and student teacher supervisor at Keuka College.
Previously, she served as a Visiting Professor and the Syracuse Residency Director for the New York University (NYU) Steinhardt Teacher Residency Program as well as served as the CAEP Accreditation Coordinator, Student Teaching Coordinator, the Inclusive Early Childhood, (IECE) and Inclusive Elementary Education (IEE) Program Director, and an Assistant Professor of Inclusive Education at Cazenovia College. Before working in higher education, she held a variety of positions in P-12 education, including but not limited to: special education teacher, early childhood teacher, principal, and nonprofit executive director.
Her research and expertise primarily focuses on inclusive educational practices, child development, culturally responsive teaching, nontraditional family structures, social justice, resiliency theory, educator burnout prevention, and intellectual downplaying behavior.
Dr. Erica Vernold Miller,
Founder & CEO
ROLE AT OUR COMPANY
Dr. Erica Vernold Miller is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our company. She also serves as our lead career & wellness coach as well as our senior professional development trainer. She truly enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience with others through the work that she does here at Professor Patty Cake ® Consulting, L.L.C.
Since establishing our company, she has published several new academic articles, presented at numerous conferences, and conducted workshops for parents, preservice teachers, teachers, school administrators, and the general public in locations across the United States and abroad. Through such work, she has helped countless aspiring and practicing educators expand their teaching repertoires and achieve their professional goals.
Those who have worked with Dr. Erica Vernold Miller have praised her depth of knowledge and dedication to the field of inclusive education. Described as: ENTHUSIASTIC, DYNAMIC, and KNOWLEDGEABLE; Dr. Vernold Miller's engaging personality and expertise have helped make Professor Patty Cake ® Consulting, L.L.C. the go-to company for comprehensive professional development solutions that empower educators and improve education.
CREDENTIAL SNAPSHOT
EDUCATION
CERTIFICATIONS
Ed.D., Educational Leadership
UNC- Chapel Hill
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MSA, (School Administration)
UNC- Chapel Hill
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MA, Education (Special Education) California State University, Sacramento
BA, Arts in Education (Drama Concentration)/ NYS Elementary/Special Education Teacher Preparation Program
William Smith College
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New York
New York State Early Learning Professional Development Specialist Credential- Level 3
School District Leader Professional Certificate
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School Building Leader Professional Certificate
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Permanent Special Education Teaching Certification (K-12)
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Initial Elementary Education Teaching Certification (Pre-K- 6)
National
Certified Professional Career Coach Certification from the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches (PARWCC)
UCF/Allegra Stress Management & Wellness Certificate
National Board Health & Wellness Coach Certification
YogaMedCO Integrative Health & Well-Being Coach Certification, Yoga Coach Certification, Team Well-Being Coach Certification, Genius Break Coach Certification