Pana CUSD #8 is under new leadership heading into the new academic year following a Summer full of projects and upkeep. Jessica Miller, Superintendent of the Pana School District, steps into the role after having shadowed previous leadership just last year. Her career has taken her through Taylorville and Pana, as a grade school teacher and principal before moving back to Pana as their district administrator and interim superintendent. Miller looks to bring a renewed focus this school year on literacy, school culture, and financial responsibility.

Miller first talks her background in education. She worked while going back to school to become principal material, before making the leap to the superintendent side.

As for where her focus is turned to now, she looks to build on a positive school culture, bring transparency to district finances, and improve literacy at all grade levels.

Summer projects are visible across their schools and Miller shares what work was done on their facilities.

Fall athletics are just opening up across the state. Miller talks volleyball, football, cross country, and the marching band.

Find out more about Pana CUSD #8 at www.panaschools.com.

Jessica Miller appeared as a guest on the WTIM Pana Morning Show.