Hello! For those who do not know me, I am Darhla Miles. I am the senior student senate member at Hazard High School and I cannot wait for the upcoming fall summit! I am fortunate to say that I am the student representative on the Board of Education as well. Promoting student voice is one of our primary goals on our senate plan.

Project Name: Paperless Classroom
Current Need: Education is a challenging endeavor as I find that I am expected to build and hone the skills of an ever-diversifying group of learners. This demographic shift occurring simultaneously with changes in technology alongside the rise of economic globalism has teachers constantly searching for innovative…Read More

In the project-based unit “How Can My Voice be Heard?: Learning to become an Active Citizen”, students will learn how to participate effectively in civic life. In the first part of the unit students will gain an understanding of governmental processes. In this part students, will research and learn the branches of government and their fun…Read More

Feasibility Study of Micro-algae Biodiesel from Surface Mine Ponds

Often, science classroom experiences lack relevance to students. Student surveys have often indicated that this lack of valid material can result in lower achievement. Students may find laboratory experiments boring because they aren’t really experiments but repeated exercises t…Read More