Hi my name is Jennelle Miller. I have worked in various veterinary hospitals- from kennel technician to certified veterinary technician and finally escalated my career with becoming an adjunct professor of veterinary technology classes. I started teaching at Saint Petersburg College in 2010 after obtaining my AS and BAS degrees in veterinary technology. I then continued my educational journey at the University of South Florida where I graduated with a master's degree in education. 

I love what I do and think veterinary medicine is an amazing field to be in. I love that it is always changing, keeping me on my toes, and I am now able to teach others my knowledge and help this profession grow in ways I only ever dreamed possible. I am here to help you in any way I can, whether it be math-related, skill-related, or life-related. Please e-mail if you ever have any questions or concerns and I am happy to assist you in any way possible.

My teaching philosophy is that every learner deserves a fair chance at going to college and furthering their knowledge in whatever field they desire, whether it be in a technical field, arts field or through general education. Learning occurs in many different methods and in order for teaching to be effective, the instructor must be able to get the point across to a diverse classroom- whether that be through visual, verbal, or repetition. The best way to accomplish this is by learning your student’s individual needs and goals. As a professor of veterinary technology courses, I put this philosophy into action through online course assignments, grading assignments in a timely manner, and responding to emails several times a day. I practice both teacher and student-centered philosophies by giving the learners assignments that need to be turned in by a given due date each week and also encouraging them to learn by the means of critical thinking. These methods allow for a variety of different teaching and learning techniques in the classroom which engages the student’s minds and keeps them focused. In the veterinary field, methods, medicine, patients and techniques are always changing so I encourage the students to strive towards a level of critical thinking that will keep them and their patients safe at all times. One method I use to motivate the learners is by not giving them the answer right away and asking follow-up questions. I take the utmost pride in who graduates and enters the working field and as an instructor of those students I only want the best working on animals in veterinary practices around the world.