Balancing various roles on campus isn’t easy, but Jared Miller has found a way to make it work. As a coach and campus supervisor, he plays a vital role in guiding and supporting students every day.
While most people see Jared’s role on campus just as supervisor he views his presence on campus through a wider lens. For him the job is an extension of a lifelong personal mission.
“My goal in life, not just here, is to make a positive impact on whoever I come across,” Miller said.
His commitment to the school stems from a desire to be a part of the system to teach and mentor the students around him. This positive attitude impacts students in many different ways and shapes Jared’s goal.
“Working in education and being able to have an impact on students and staff is something I’ve always had a passion for,” Miller said.
When he’s supervising at school he focuses on keeping a stable environment for all of the students. He acknowledges that while he’s on campus he’s having a friendly face, he serves as a crucial part of campus security.
“We’re here to keep kids safe, being the eyes and ears on campus and making sure everyone is where they’re supposed to be,” Miller said.
However Jared’s day doesn’t end when the bell rings. He steps onto the softball field and his persona shifts, he describes this transition as an identity change into coaching mode.
“At school I wear the supervisor hat, and at practice I wear the coaching hat,” Miller said.
The dual identity can create confusion for students who see him in both settings. Jared admits that navigating the professional boundaries between being a leading figure and a team leader.
“There’s a gray area sometimes, students have to learn where the line is between me as a supervisor and me as their coach,” Miller said.
Senior softball player Gabby Nevarez has experienced this shift herself. She notes his personality stays mostly consistent; it’s his intensity in the environment that changes.
“I’d say he’s definitely much more chill and laid back on campus, but definitely when it’s game time he’s ready to go. He’s ready to win,” Nevarez said.
Whether he is patrolling the halls or coaching the team, he prioritizes equality. He believes that respect is earned through consistency and treating every student, from freshman to seniors, with the same integrity.
“I make sure there’s no bias. I treat everyone equally and give everyone a fair shot to earn respect,” Miller said.
According to Nevarez this approach has created a culture of respect within the team. All the players know his actions are rooted for the whole team’s success.
“I would say he definitely wants us to learn from our mistakes, but he also doesn’t want us to make those again, so he makes sure of that,” Nevarez said.
Jared views every interaction as an opportunity. He understands that the words he uses can change the trajectory of a student’s day or even their future, a responsibility that he does not take lightly.
“Impact is a huge word you can make a positive or negative impact, and each comes with consequences,” Miller said.
For Jared, success isn’t found in team records. It is found in the times where a student grows into a better person because of his actions.
“Being able to help shape the future of our world and help students learn from mistakes I made that’s the most rewarding part,” Miller said.
