If you give a man a fish, you'll feed him for a day. But if you teach a man to fish, you'll feed him for a lifetime! ~Chinese Proverb
"ms. d. infuses her knowledge of literature and language into relatable bits for students. Her insight then becomes a most valuable asset to their progress." 

"Excellent feedback given to the group that discussed the entry document for the PBL. The young man clearly has been listening to your teachings about the difference in “showing” not “telling.” Your praise and encouragement motivated him to speak more within his group discussion!"

—Leisha Woods, former mentor and teacher, forever friend (RIP)
"I admire my teacher for her effort in trying to LEAD us instead of GIVING us easy grades or assignments. I appreciate those efforts because in the real world, nothing is easy; it's always a competition for something! I got out of my Advanced Placement class because I heard your class was more strict and routine. I think that was by far the best decision I've made during my senior year. I'm not afraid to admit that I need help in English. But ever since I've been in your class, I feel I've gotten the help that I needed." —K. Alabi, Student
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"Being in this class has expanded my horizon in many ways. It is one thing to tell, one thing to teach and a whole other thing to involve me into what we are doing like you do. Like our last lesson about poems, I would have never really understood what different types of poems meant or how to analyze them if you would have never modeled for us your own example and made us do that poetry book."
​—U. Boynton, Student
"The individual feedback you give help students to be more focused on the task. Students’ writing is vivid and strong. Good job with infusing voice in their writing." ​—Dr. Stephanie Boyce, CEO (The F.R.E.S.H. Classroom)
"…walked in room and saw a first. You were outside your room giving directions and support to one group while the rest were inside working. This was differentiated support in motion. Good job. You always engage students in lessons that capture the imagination of students." —Joseph Showell, former Principal (Lancaster High School, Lancaster, Texas)
"…Ms. d joined the high school team this year and demonstrated grit, positivity, and professionalism throughout the entire year. She established clear and high expectations and maintained her standards, even with pushback from some of the students, who were accustomed to minimal effort resulting in easy "As". The high school English department needs more teachers with Ms. d's knowledge, experience, and relentless drive to assist all students. She is extremely knowledgeable of upper level English courses and has expertise in AP level classes." —Dr. Thomas English, former Principal (Thai-Chinese International School, Bangkok, Thailand)
"Yo Ms. d
I hope you are doing well and staying positive during the break! I appreciate the time and energy you spent guiding me throughout last year. I dropped Traveling Chinese to join your Creative Writing class, because I suck at Chinese and I love your class! SO SEE YOU THIS MONDAY!!!!" —Thanakit Kietsamutthara (March), student (Thai-Chinese International School, Bangkok, Thailand)

​Academic and Writing Hurdles

Published Author
  • I Write for the Very Reason I Breathe: A Storyteller's Memoir (2022)
  • Teen Writer's Reflection Journal (2021)
  • Starving Artists Find Food (2010)
Literary Citizenship
  • The Writer's  Block, Inc. Writer's Group (Executive Director, 2023)
  • The Writer's Block Publishing Group (Owner, 2023)
  • Roots. Wounds. Words. (Fellow, 2022)
  • Writer's House Pittsburg Writer-Out-of-Residence (2021-2022)
  • #TeenWritersProject (Founder/Executive Director 2018-Present)​
Professional Development Trainer
  • "Using S.P.E.E.C.H. Norms to Write More Engaging Essays"
  • "Putting Together an Interactive Notebook That Works!" (2018-Present)
  • "Successful Classroom Book Clubs and Literature Circles (2017-Present)
  • "How to Annotate" Developer/Facilitator (2015)
  • "How to A.C.E. It with R.A.A.W. Mastery," Developer/Facilitator (2015)
  • "How to Spiral Theory of Knowledge Strategies into General Education," Developer/Facilitator (2015)
  • "How to Write EPIC (Engaging, Powerful, Informative, Creative) Essays," Developer/Facilitator (2014)​
Advanced Academics Leadership
  • IB DP Coordinator (2017-2018)
  • IB Project Manager (Wrote 37-page report to secure IB designation) (2016-2017)
  • IB Meeting Facilitator (2016-2017)
  • IB Boot Camp Co-coordinator (2017-2018)
  • CAS Co-coordinator (2016-2018)
  • Facilitated Dual Credit Boot Camp (2015-2017)
  • Dual Credit Facilitator (2015-2016)
  • AP/IB Test Prep (2015-Present)
  • IB Boot Camp (2015-Present)
  • Extended Essay Coordinator (2015-Present)​
Teaching Assignments
  • English III (2022-Present)
  • ​Creative Writing Teacher (2021-Present)
  • AP Language Teacher (2020-2022)
  • AP Research Teacher (2020)
  • AP Literature Teacher (2017-Present)
  • IB Language A: English Literature Year 1 & Year 2 Teacher (2015-Present)
  • ​Pre-AP English I Teacher (2015-2016)​
  • IB Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Teacher (2014-Present)
  • Practical Writing Teacher (2014-2016)
  • English IV Teacher (2013-2016)
  • English I Teacher (2012-2013)
Professional Development Attendee
  • Teaching Writing in High School Institute  - Teachers College, Columbia University (2020, 2022)
  • College Board AP Conference (2018)
  • IB DP Coordinator Training (2016-2018)
  • CAS and Extended Essay Coordinator Training (2015-Present)
  • IB Language A: English Literature Training (2015-Present)
  • Theory of Knowledge Training (2014-Present)
  • Pre-AP, AP Workshops and Summer Institutes (2012-2016)
Volunteerism
  • Junior World Council (JWAC) C0-sponsor (2017-Present)
  • Poetry Gumbo, Creator/Sponsor (2017)
  • Webo Design Studio Academy, Co-Developer (2017)
  • Pilot teacher for Insight Inspire Technology Program (2016)
  • Lancaster High School Debutantes, Co-Sponsor and School Chaperone (2014-2017)
  • Lancaster High School's Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Boss, Chaperone/Workshops (2014-Present)
  • Lancaster High School Senior Prom/Class Activity/Graduation, Chaperone (2014-Present)
  • Lancaster High School Awards Night, Presenter (2014-Present)
  • Lancaster High School Louder Than A Bomb Poetry Contest, Sponsor/Judge (2015-2017)
  • Lancaster High School Junior Players National Play Writing Competition, Sponsor (2015-2016)
  • Lancaster High School Academic Decathlon, Speech Adjudicator (2014)
  • Created “Wish List” for College Professors to tell what they wish students would learn in senior English.
  • Created “The Writer’s Toolbox” for writing EPIC (engaging, powerful, informative, creative) content.
  • Developed “Mixed Ink,” a weekly blog for students to practice writing online content.​
Campus Support
  • AP Testing Proctor/Monitor (2015-Present)
  • TSI Testing Proctor/Monitor/C0-organizer (2016-2018)
  • English IV Team Lead and Test Writer (2014-2017)
  • English IV Mentor Teacher (2014-Present)
  • Helped Create/Write the African-American and Latino Studies Curriculum, K-12 (2016)
  • Created www.EnglishFury.com for Parent, Student and Teacher Communication (2012-Present)
  • Conduct Senior IGC Portfolio Tutoring (2014-2018)
  • Provide English tutoring, daily (2012-Present)
  • Freshman Academy, Tutor (2014-2016)
  • In-School Suspension Tutor (2014-2015)
Honors and Awards
  • Lancaster High School Eye of the Tiger Award, Recipient (2015-2018)
  • Perfect Attendance Award, Recipient (T3-2014, T1-2015)
Need to Contact Me? Here's How!
Teacher: Ms. delmetria l. millener (lowercase intended)
E-mail: mixedink@englishfury.com
Class Website: www.EnglishFury.com
Social Media: See top, right corner