Moody ISD Superintendent Andrew Miller has been named the 2025 Region 12 Superintendent of the Year and regional nominee for Texas Superintendent of the Year. Miller was nominated by the Moody ISD Board of Trustees and selected from a slate of candidates by a committee of Region 12 area school board members.

“Superintendent Andrew Miller exemplifies what it means to lead with purpose and integrity,” said Dr. Kenny Berry, Executive Director of Education Service Center Region 12. “His ability to communicate effectively, build strong relationships, and invest in leadership development has had a profound impact on Moody ISD. Under his guidance, the district has seen academic growth and made strategic strides to improve teacher compensation through the Teacher Incentive Allotment. He is truly deserving of this recognition.”

Miller has served as superintendent of Moody ISD since 2022 and has served as an educator for a total of 22 years. Before becoming superintendent, Miller served Moody ISD as the Assistant Superintendent from 2021 to 2022, Moody High School Principal from 2016 to 2021, and Moody Middle School Principal from 2011 to 2016. Miller has also worked for Temple ISD, Midland ISD and Belton ISD.

“We were proud to formally nominate Moody ISD Superintendent Andrew Miller for Superintendent of the Year recognition,” said Justin Foster, President of the Moody ISD Board of Trustees. “For the past four years, Mr. Miller has built a strong and productive relationship with the Board that has resulted in tremendous academic growth, sound fiscal management, and facility improvements that enhance educational experiences for our students.”

Moody ISD has three campuses and is home to 670 students in McLennan County. As superintendent of Moody ISD, Miller’s goal is for the district to help prepare every student for post-secondary success, whether they choose to continue their education in a college or trade school, enter the workforce, or serve in the military. 

Miller has made academic success the top priority for students of Moody ISD. Through the development of quality local assessments, instructional alignment, and the use of assessment data to guide decision-making, the district has seen tremendous academic growth. After two years under Miller's leadership, all three district campuses earned B ratings from the state, including a campus that had previously been designated an F.

“I am most proud of the district's employees, whose relentless pursuit of excellence drives the success of our students,” Miller said. “We have an amazing Board that is supportive of our faculty and staff, the greatest technology department in the state, an operations department that constantly works to improve district facilities, incredible principals, and some of the most talented teachers in the profession. Together, we have dramatically improved the academic success of our students and positively impacted post-secondary outcomes.”

Through his 14 years with Moody ISD, Miller has built strong relationships with school board members. Even before becoming superintendent, Miller established trust with board members by regularly providing reports and presenting information at board meetings. Since becoming superintendent, he has sent weekly emails to the board to keep members updated about events, matters that may require action and incidents that may be discussed in the community. He has fostered a collaborative relationship with the board as they make decisions for the district, and has demonstrated a commitment to fulfilling the board’s expectations.

Miller works hard to stay connected with all employees of Moody ISD and make the district a great place to work. He holds multiple district-wide meetings throughout the school year, where employees can ask questions, provide feedback or express concerns. Miller also surveys employees and uses information collected to guide decision-making. Additionally, he has prioritized improved employee compensation to retain quality employees for the benefit of students. Based on recommendations from Miller, Moody ISD has improved hourly pay, established mechanisms for pay increases, introduced a restructured pay scale and increased administrative pay for a comprehensive compensation plan across all pay categories. Miller also helped establish the district’s Teacher Incentive Allotment system, which has resulted in over $260,000 in additional compensation for teachers in the past two years.

Miller strives to build and maintain meaningful relationships within the community surrounding Moody ISD. He regularly attends school and community events and shares district communication through multiple channels. He has also formed partnerships with local businesses and church leaders to build a network of support. Thanks in part to Miller’s focus on community relations, taxpayers approved the issuance of $12 million in bonds to address significant facility needs. Set to open this fall, the Mike Alton Career and Technical Education Center will enhance opportunities for career-based instruction, and the Shanda Houghton Memorial Cafeteria will help meet nutritional needs while providing a place to gather and celebrate students. Miller secured community support for the bond by engaging stakeholders in planning events, leading town hall meetings, attending public events and distributing materials to inform voters about the election. 

"While serving as Mr. Miller's Field Service Agent for the past several years, I have seen firsthand his leadership, dedication and strategic decision making as the Superintendent of Moody ISD,” said Dr. Mark Parsons, Director of Strategic Leadership at ESC Region 12. “His collaboration with trustees, attention to detail regarding educational services for all students, and acknowledgment of the well-being of both his students and staff are second to none. Mr. Miller is a servant leader for those around him, and a model of excellence throughout Region 12.”

Miller earned his Master of Education in Educational Administration from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Baylor University and has Mathematics (8-12), Secondary Psychology, Principal and Superintendent certifications.

Miller has two sons, both of whom are Moody Bearcats. His oldest, Landon, graduated from Moody High School this spring and plans to attend the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in the fall. Miller’s youngest, Luke, will be a senior at Moody High School at the start of the next school year. 

ESC Region 12 will recognize Miller and other regional educators of the year in the coming months. The regional superintendents of the year will interview with a state selection committee in August, and five finalists will be selected. The Texas Association of School Boards will announce the Texas Superintendent of the Year in September.