Joyce Miller grew up in Howard, SD. She completed high school at Howard High and went on to graduate from Morningside College in Sioux City, IA with a degree in music education. She has continued her education in music by completing classes at both UNO and UNL. Mrs. Miller has taught at eight different schools over the course of her career, joining the Concordia Academy faculty in 2016.

Joyce was married to her late husband, Jerry, in June of 1962. She has three adult children, Heidi, Beth, and Duane, and five grandchildren. Joyce’s hobbies include gardening, reading, card making, and walking. Mrs. Miller also pursues her passion for music outside of school, directing five separate handbell choirs, including the River City Ringers. Her favorite Bible passage is Psalm 23.