From the Desk of Former Mayor Malinda Miles

It has been two years since I decided to remove myself from the political scene in Mount Rainier, MD, Prince George's County, and the State of Maryland. Holding the lofty position of Mayor was such a great honor, but as the years flew by, I realized that it was time to do something else -- get a life.! I did, and still continue to provide resources to the residents through The Front Porch Ministries (TFPM). Real people pass through The Front Porch Ministries weekly. LIFE is good.

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Mount Rainier Elementary School has a new Principal lMs. Jennifer Till

Great meetings this week with Mount Rainier Elementary School’s new principal Ms. Jennifer Till. I am looking forward to a great relationship with her. Based on our meeting, I know our children are going to have a fantastic school year.

Please take a few minutes to welcome her to Mount Rainier and offer her your support.

Jennifer Till Principal
email: jennifer.till@pgcps.org

4011 32nd Street • Mount Rainier, MD 20712
Office 301-985-1810 • Fax 301-760-3669

School Hours
7:45am - 1:55pm

I am so excited to be part of the Mt. Rainier family as your new principal. Mt. Rainier Elementary enjoys a rich history of academic and cultural excellence that is a direct result of the partnerships between the school staff and parents who provide a diversity of experiences for the students. I am honored to continue these partnerships and traditions through building relationships with students, parents, and staff.

I consider myself a lifelong learner and live by the philosophy my mother instilled in me at a young age: education is the key to success. I earned my Bachelors of Science in Education with a concentration in Biology from the Millersville University of Pennsylvania and my Master's degree in Administration and Supervision from Bowie State University. I began my career as an educator in Montgomery County Public Schools 20 years ago and held many different teaching and leadership positions over those years as a sixth and eighth-grade science teacher, team leader, department chairperson, staff development teacher, and assistant principal.

I currently live in Hanover, Maryland with my husband, Bill. In my free time, I enjoy reading, traveling and spending time with my friends and family. I especially like to visit Florida so that I can spend time with my Mom and Stepdad in the warm weather! I am a huge Detroit Red Wings fan and love watching hockey games.

As your principal, by primary focus will be to create a safe and welcoming environment that maximizes academic achievement and social-emotional development for every student; all the while maintaining positive relationships with students, families, and staff. I am deeply honored to be your new principal and look forward to serving the Mount. Rainier Elementary School Community.

Mayor Malinda Miles

As a long-time resident of Mount Rainier and a homeowner, it is important to me that municipal government be inclusive of all of its residents. It is equally important that information be communicated through all possible channel so that residents can get involved. It is also important for residents to volunteer and serve on committees, commissions, boards and task forces. I truly believe that municipal government is the government closes to the people, and as such should be easily accessible. This BLOG is another effort to reach out to the residents of Mount Rainier.