Kristen L. Miller will join the communications staff of the Shaker schools as Communications Specialist on October 2. She succeeds Colleen McCreary, who served the district in this capacity for 12 years. Miller will work closely with the district’s Executive Director of Communications and Public Relations, Scott Stephens, to provide timely and effective communications to parents, students, staff and community members.
Miller most recently was Design Director for Cleveland Magazine, where she led a team of graphic designers, photographers, and illustrators in managing the magazine’s visual layout and brand. She also served as art director for Cleveland Home Décor and Live Well magazines.
Prior to joining Cleveland Magazine, Miller was Design Editor at Crain’s Cleveland Business, where her responsibilities included copy editing, art direction and overall design of the weekly publication. She began her career with the South Bend (Ind.) Tribune, where she acted as lead designer for front page news.
Miller is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and emphasis in graphic design. She is also the parent of a Shaker student.