Monty M Mills

As the former Dean of Students for the Yakima School of Music and Arts in Yakima, Washington, Monty M. Mills worked as a liaison between students and parents, social workers, legal guardians, and, on occasion, parole officers. Mr. Mills's position also required him to assist in the creation of the school's music and arts curriculum, schedule professional speakers, and to promote support groups designed to raise financial support for students. After his first three years as Dean of Students, Monty M. Mills witnessed attendance rates rise to 82 percent, while the Washington state average for alternative-program attendance remained at 40 percent. He was able to help the graduation rate rise threefold by providing a safe and professional environment in which students could learn and excel.

Prior to accepting his position with the Yakima School District, Mr. Mills acted as Vice President of the Mills Music Corporation in Bothell, Washington. What began as a single store operation when his father, Michael Mills, opened the Full Line Music Store has grown over 40 years to include 10 stores throughout the Northwest.

In addition to his work around music, Monty M. Mills has held several notable positions in a variety of other industries. He worked as a Senior Account Manager for the mailing and transportation software company Pitney Bowes; a Senior Salesman for pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline; and also worked as a Pain Management Specialist for Purdue; and a Regional Manager for Enterprise for Progress in the Community program, where he managed a short-term care facility that helped troubled and homeless youth from ages 13 to 17.