Dr. Annette Deborah Miles specializes in adult learning, transitional special education, and human development, integrating research, applied clinical expertise, and Quality Matters-certified instruction to foster inclusive, student-centered learning environments.
Experience
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Human Development: Adult Learning, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Education Specialist in Transitional Special Education (Serious Emotional Disturbance), George Washington University Master of Arts in Transitional Special Education (Learning Disabilities), George Washington University Bachelor of Science in Special Education, University of the District of Columbia
Roles
Assistant Professor, Division of Education, Health, and Social Work/Adult Education Program, 2013-Present
Courses Taught
Introduction to Adult Education Adult Learning, Development, and Motivation Advanced Practicum Vocational Aspects of Disabilities (Quality Matters Certified) Transitioning Adults with Learning Differences (Quality Matters Certified) Neurological Perspectives of Child Play in the Classroom (Created) Child Study, Evaluation, and Assessment The Brain and the Learning Process (Created) Adaptive Teaching and Learning in Early Childhood Education (Quality Matters Certified) Impact of Home, School, Community, and Culture in Urban Early Childhood Classrooms Human Development Human Development Practicum Applying Theories of Child Development in Early Childhood Education
Expertise
Arranged and observed the Human Development majors practicum site
Cohort of Dialogues in Leadership, 2019 Association of College and University Educators Dean’s Teaching Fellow
Impact
Selected Publications
Miles, A.D., & Terrell Shockley, E. (2018). Project EXCEL and IHE partnerships in culturally and linguistically diverse communities. In A. Spratley Burtin, J. S. Fleming, & P. Hampton-Garland (Eds.), Changing urban landscapes through public higher education. Information Science Reference.
Fitzgerald, M.E., Miles, A.D., and Ledbetter, S. (2019). Experiences and strategies of young, low-income, African-American men and families who navigate violent neighborhoods and low-performing schools. Societies, 9(1), 3. https://doi.org/10.3390/soc9010003
Selected Presentations
Miles, A.D. (2023). Panel: Quality Matters roundtable discussion. University of the District of Colombia, Washington, D.C.
Miles, A.D. (2021). Panel: Social justice and equity in education roundtable series. 22nd Annual Families and Fathers National Conference, Los Angeles, California.
Miles, A.D. (2021). Panel: Demystifying the father’s role in education roundtable series II.22nd Annual Families and Fathers National Conference, Los Angeles, California.
Selected Grants
The Office of Health Care Ombudsman and Bill of Rights. (2019; 2024).
The Early Childhood Policy in Institutions of Higher Education. Early Childhood Policy Certificate.
Recognitions
Humanitarian Award, University of the District of Columbia, 2018
Invited Participations
Miles, A.D. (2021). Panel: National and international perspectives in education roundtable series III. 22nd Annual Families and Fathers National Conference, Los Angeles, California.
Miles, A.D. (2023). Student-centered online course design. University of the District of Columbia Myrtilla Miner Fellow, Washington, D.C.
Miles, A.D. (2023). Quality Matters alignment. University of the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C.
