Whitney Miller-Nichols

Education professional, former English teacher, M.A.Ed. Book lover, craft maker, cake baker. Bama grad x2. Opinions are my own.

[US Department of the Interior @Interior]

Each spring, the Cahaba River comes alive with one of the Southeast’s most remarkable blooms. The Cahaba lily thrives in swift, sunlit water, anchoring itself to rocks as it blooms in bright white clusters across the river.

Photo by Keith Boseman

[Cmte for Ed Funding @edfunding]

The President's FY 2027 budget request eliminates funding for many education programs, including Rural Education, afterschool programs, and adult education, among others. Learn more: https://t.co/qm1A7pUI9W

[National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals @NAESP]

This Volunteer Appreciation Week, NAESP is lifting up the voices of its volunteer leaders. From policy advocacy to professional learning, these volunteers are strengthening their leadership—and the profession—through service. #VAW26 #WeAreNAESP https://t.co/Q7bcuNP3o3

[Nathaniel Ledbetter @RepLedbetter]

Proud to join Pro Tem Gudger to celebrate the passage of our workforce development package, which includes $150M in funding to build & upgrade CTE centers across our state.

We want to create opportunities for young people to step into good-paying jobs - this package does just that.

[Governor Kay Ivey @GovernorKayIvey]

✍️: I have signed the Sarah Marsh Heaven’s 27 Camp Safety Act into law.

Parents should have confidence their children are protected when they are away from home. After the heartbreaking loss of young Sarah Marsh in Texas, I believed we had a responsibility to act. #alpolitics

[Eric Lerum @ericlerum]

Staggering and absolutely shameful. What are we even doing here?

[Governor Kay Ivey @GovernorKayIvey]

Happy spring! Across every corner of our state, Alabama is showing off its finest colors. There’s no place more beautiful to call home.

And, y’all, good riddance to the cold!

[CLAS @clasleaders]

Applications are open for Principal Mentors in the Alabama New Principal Mentoring Program.

Help new principals navigate their first years of leadership.

Apply by March 31, 2026
https://t.co/jiyxcaryLY

[CLAS @clasleaders]

Congrats to Dr. Rod Sheppard, deputy superintendent of Florence City Schools and NASSP Coordinator on the AASSP BOD, for being named a finalist for the @NASSP Advocacy Champion of the Year Award!
Read more: https://t.co/smbqaUHIDa
#SchoolLeadership #EdAdvocacy #ALeducation

[T🍏S Board of Ed @TCSBoardofEd]

Dr. Preeti Nichani, principal of Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools-Elementary, received a surprise Tuesday she will never forget.
When she walked into the school gym, hundreds of cheering students, colleagues and district leaders were waiting to celebrate her being named a National Distinguished Principal — one of the most prestigious honors for elementary school leaders in the United States.
Nichani will represent Alabama in the national program later this year. To read more, visit: https://t.co/hdJ2YPBz9c 🎉
@MikeDaria @BaileyEducation @clasleaders @GRANTE1 @ChenaleT @nakelya @missgoggins @TerriCeleste1 @MathNEWelS @MarvinLLucas @wvua23 @tidecam @JayDuke49456304 @60614Pan @NickieF2023 @Dfedwards88 @AlabamaAchieves @Trish_Crain @egmackey @bamaEMW @katybusby19 @AngieFMorrison @LesleyP3838 @NAESP @JamiRainey #AMAZINGtotheCORE

[Nathaniel Ledbetter @RepLedbetter]

It was great to visit the CREATE Center in Oxford with my friends Rep. Chad Robertson, Rep. Steve Hurst, and Senator Keith Kelley. This facility is a major workforce development engine for East Alabama and is doing a great job preparing students for success.

[T🍏S Board of Ed @TCSBoardofEd]

Parker Evans, a senior at @GoCHSFalcons, is soaring toward an extraordinary future! ✈️

On March 2, Parker was celebrated for his selection into the Fall 2026 class of Tuskegee University’s Aviation Science Program — one of the most competitive aviation pathways in the nation. Chosen as one of just 25 students from more than 400 applicants nationwide, Parker will join a new generation carrying forward the legacy of the historic Tuskegee Airmen.

During the ceremony, @TuskegeeUniv representatives announced that Parker also received a University Achievement Scholarship valued at approximately $50,000 over four years. The university will also cover his flight training costs.

“I feel really honored, and it’s also a very humbling experience,” Parker said. “My ultimate goal is just to fly.”

To read more, visit: https://t.co/qqrMx0ec7i
@CHSFalconsFTBL @MikeDaria @TAINational @bamaEMW @egmackey @Trish_Crain @TaliethaW @AlabamaAchieves @DeMario_Pippen @ESPNupe @TerriCeleste1 @tidecam @AngieFMorrison

[Whitney Miller-Nichols @wmillern]

@AdamThompsonAL I get it’s your job to argue for money to leave public education. But the reality is that the real value of ETF approps to AL public schools has declined since 2008, and before RAISE, AL ranked 41st in total education spending. We have systems that can barely afford to run buses

[Whitney Miller-Nichols @wmillern]

@AdamThompsonAL In the very next sentence Dr. Nichols says how the Huntsville-area systems will be impacted

[Whitney Miller-Nichols @wmillern]

@AdamThompsonAL Come on, Adam. It’s a bad headline. The Governor plainly said in her State of the State that she wants $250M for CHOOSE, and the act itself requires $100M annual approp. When ed advocates talk about “costing us,” we mean the ETF and therefore all public schools

[Whitney Miller-Nichols @wmillern]

What a group of leaders! Sad to miss the trip, but I know you’re making Alabama’s public schools proud! 🇺🇸 📚🍎

[CLAS @clasleaders]

Continuing the advocacy work on Capitol Hill 🇺🇸

Elementary school leaders from @AAESACLAS met with @sentuberville’s staff to discuss how federal decisions impact our principals, teachers, & students. Every conversation counts.

#NSLAC26 #PrincipalsAdvocate @NAESP

[Whitney Miller-Nichols @wmillern]

Over 15 years ago I completed my teaching practicum at Eastwood MS. It makes me happy to see the school thriving!

[Trisha Powell Crain @Trish_Crain]

From @WBRCnews: A major part of being proactive was to create an atmosphere of belonging, something to look forward to every month. So, they started the house system. The house system divides students into competing groups that earn points for attendance, academics and participation in monthly house games like dodgeball. #aledchat https://t.co/P8mMrMDEfH

[David Griffith @Griffith2020]

Good news! The House just passed the FY26 omnibus funding bill (again) that includes K-12 education. The vote was 217-214. The bill now goes to the White House for the President to sign into law and end the brief partial government shutdown. @NAESP

[Trisha Powell Crain @Trish_Crain]

.@BhamCitySchools Southampton K-8 is in @ChadAldeman's Top 5 Alabama schools beating the odds! Fantastic news for students, and congratulations to teachers and school officials! #aledchat

[Trisha Powell Crain @Trish_Crain]

It's National School Choice Week, y'all. Let's start with school choice in public schools - it's happening in a big way in some Alabama school districts. Like in @JEFCOED.... #schoolchoiceweek
https://t.co/3xmsehkm6O