Superintendent’s Corner
Our Superintendent
Ashley Miller is the Superintendent of Rhodes School for the Performing Arts, where her dedication to nurturing talent and fostering a supportive community shines brightly. A proud Houston native, Ashley’s journey in education reflects a deep commitment to positively impacting the lives of scholars, families, and CREW members.
After beginning her academic career at Howard University in Washington, D.C., Ashley earned her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Houston and went on to achieve her Master’s Degree from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio. Her career trajectory—from speech-language pathologist to principal, district administrator, and ultimately superintendent—offers a unique perspective shaped by diverse experiences in the field of education.
Ashley is driven by a refusal to settle for complacency and holds high expectations for all scholars. She believes in challenging scholars to achieve their best while fostering a fun and supportive environment for everyone at Rhodes School for the Performing Arts. Her approach ensures that every scholar has the opportunity to excel, all within a positive and engaging atmosphere that celebrates both educational and artistic achievements.
Ashley’s passion for the arts and children fuels her belief in creating a vibrant and enjoyable environment for everyone involved with Rhodes School for the Performing Arts. She is dedicated to ensuring that staff, scholars, and families thrive in a positive, engaging atmosphere, embodying her commitment to both educational excellence and artistic expression.
Join Superintendent Miller for Toddler Story Time!
You and your little one are invited to Toddler Story Time, happening every 4th Friday at 9:30 AM in RSPA’s Library Cafe! Join us on Friday, September 27th, while we help our toddlers, ages 1-4, gain exposure to early literacy skills through storytelling and small crafting. Parents, it’s completely free & open to the public. Simply bring yourself and your toddler! Please let us know if you will be joining us by completing the RSVP here.
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Chalk Talk
Chalk Talk is RSPA’s new monthly video series featuring Superintendent Ashley Miller, fellow CREW Members, and all things RSPA! Join us for eye-opening conversations ranging from education to current events, the Arts, district & campus updates, and much more!
Episode 4: Cybersecurity – Superintendent Ashley Miller talks with RSPA’s IT Department (Jamaal Lockett, Technology Manager; and Susan Baker, Software Specialist) about how the district proactively keeps its scholars safe online, the top sites children are visiting, and some of the best parental control programs and safety tips to implement this Summer! Enjoy!
Episode 3: Advocating for Charter Schools – Superintendent Ashley Miller sits down alongside Chelbi Mims with Texas Public Charter Schools Association to discuss the differences between charter schools & traditional ISDs, the misconceptions & current hurdles charter schools face, and how parents & staff can get involved with charter school advocacy!
Episode 2: Test Preparation – Superintendent Ashley Miller sits down with Special Populations Director, Terrell Hutchinson-Smith and Northshore Campus Associate Principal, Sonya Akers to discuss the differences between normal classroom tests & district assessments, what to expect with the upcoming STAAR assessment, testing fatigue with Special Education students, and more!
Episode 1: The State of Education – Superintendent Ashley Miller sits down with Campus Principals, Monet Calhoun & Lakesha Winslow to discuss how you can help with the state of education on the campus level, the factors education play in building successful businesses & careers, and much more!
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ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING
13334 Wallisville Rd.
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 458-4334
information@rhodesschool.org
CAMPUS LOCATION
13334 Wallisville Rd.
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-9797
Charles Russell, M. Ed, President
Kenitra Bennett-Edwards, M. Ed., Member
Michelle Harris, M. Ed, Member
Chrishelle Palay, Member
Derrick Sherrard, Member
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