A native of Tallahassee, Florida, I graduated from Mississippi College with a BS in Education followed by graduate courses through the University of Mississippi. I taught Special Education in the Jackson Public Schools for three years, only to discover that the classroom was not my arena.

However, I found my niche at Jackson Prep - still involved in the education process without actually being in the class room. This is my twelfth year at Prep as Administrative Assistant to the Junior High Principal, Assistant to the Principal, and two counselors. My job description encompasses a myriad of tasks. I enjoy being a part of the students’ lives as their “mom”, “nurse” and friend; getting to know their families; and watching the students develop from frightened, immature 7th graders into confident, directed, young people. My job is never dull being the “communication central” for 400+ people daily. I have been blessed with a job that I truly enjoy in a stimulating environment of supportive faculty, staff and parents.

I was a stay-at-home mom for 16 years; a volunteer for numerous charities; served on the board of the Junior League of Jackson and the Jackson Symphony League; taught preschool Sunday School and Royal Ambassador at First Baptist Church of Jackson and sang in the choir; attended Explorer Bible study; served on the PAT Board at Prep for numerous years in different capacities; Cub Scout leader; was the Phi Delta Theta “Mom” at Ole Miss; played on two USTA tennis leagues, which I continue to do today.

I have been married to Wallace McMillan, a native Jacksonian, for 31 years. Our two sons, Hayes and Reid, graduated from Prep and Ole Miss. Hayes and his wife, Blake live in Jackson and own Roly Poly, a restaurant that serves gourmet wrapped sandwiches. Reid works for Senator Trent Lott in Washington, DC. I enjoy playing tennis, reading – mostly fiction, travel, and Ole Miss sports.

Quote: “Ninety percent of all friction in daily life is caused by the wrong tone of voice.”