Growing up in the Mohawk Valley has helped Kaylee Miller be a contentious and socially aware student while attending Central Valley Academy.

Miller has been part of a variety of activities in school and the community, as she works to enhance those qualities.

You helped organize a walk-in at CVA to remember the 17 students who died from Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Why was this important to you?

To me, as a teenager, it is integral to be actively engaged and passionate in any universal area concerning our contemporary society. I understood completely when my high school principal made it aware to the student body that physically walking out of school on the nationally planned date and time was discouraged, for obvious safety reasons, but I also knew that I wanted us as students to feel as though we were still able to appropriately express ourselves and honor the memories of those who lost their lives in an educational setting if we chose to do so.

Why did you choose to participate in many different organizations and clubs?

I have an endless amount of interests, so by participating in certain activities, I feel like I have not only satisfied many of my internal passions, but channeled my time and energy into pursuing hobbies that have genuinely helped me to grow as a person. Being active in school groups has shown me the value of teamwork, friendship and education on many different levels.  

What values have growing up in the Mohawk Valley instilled in you?

I think that growing up in a small, local community has truly introduced and ingrained in me the principles of compassion and consideration for others and dedication and determination in my pursuits as well. The Mohawk Valley is one of a friendly, comforting sort and I am inspired daily by those of this locality, especially those from a school setting, to recognize the benefits of remembering your roots and appreciating your personal environment.