Welcoming Dr. Damita Myers-Miller as Interim Assistant Superintendent of OCIPD

The Long Beach Unified School District is pleased to welcome Dr. Damita Myers-Miller to her new role as Interim Assistant Superintendent of the Office of Curriculum, Instruction & Professional Development (OCIPD), the first African American to serve in this capacity.

Dr. Myers-Miller is a seasoned educator and dynamic instructional leader with a deep-rooted history of service to the Long Beach Unified School District, spanning over 30 years. She began her career in Long Beach Unified as a teacher at Hamilton Middle School and most recently served as Director of Secondary Schools.

Dr. Myers-Miller is known for her ability to build strong instructional systems, empower educators through culturally responsive coaching, and dismantle barriers to equity. She has advanced student achievement, and her leadership in accelerating educator capacity remains a defining quality.

“Dr. Myers-Miller has spent her career lifting others and ensuring that teaching and learning remain at the heart of everything we do,” Superintendent Dr. Jill Baker said. “Her experience and deep roots in our district will benefit both our staff and students in meaningful ways.”

Congratulations to Dr. Myers-Miller, and we look forward to what lies ahead under her guidance