Life after Lean on Me - The Dr. Pinky Miller Story (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781497482272)

Dr. Pinky Miller, a native of Paterson, New Jersey, was educated through the public school system, attending Public School Number 24 and the famed Paterson Eastside High School. Eastside was depicted in the 1989 movie Lean on Me, in which Morgan Freeman portrayed the controversial principal Dr. Joe Clark. Dr. Miller received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies, and her Master of Arts degree in Counseling and School Guidance, from Montclair State University. In 2011, she received her Doctor of Philosophy degree from Georgia State University. Dr. Pinky Miller is a dynamic and compelling motivational speaker, and executive producer of the forthcoming documentary Know Our Story, which chronicles the failures and accomplishments of Dr. Clark's students and the real-life legacy of the bullhorn and the baseball bat. Dr. Miller has more than eighteen years of experience working in higher education and has held positions as Hall Director/Academic Advisor, Area Coordinator, Assistant/Director of Residence Life and Housing, Assistant Dean of Students, and Vice President of Student Affairs. Dr. Miller loves working with college students, assisting them in times of crises, and helping guide them toward becoming successful citizens. She has been recognized for her ability to organize and motivate people to achieve their goals. Dr. Miller is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Dr. Miller is married to fellow Eastside alumnus Mr. Daryl L. Miller; they have five children together. Life after Lean on Me can be found at www.Know-Our-Story.com as well as Amazon.com, Kindle, and other fine booksellers.