McMillon’s vision for the school includes an advanced curriculum for all ages.
Rebecca McMillon, the recently appointed head of school for St. John’s Episcopal School in Abilene, officially began her duties last month, but she has served the school in other capacities for more than a decade.
“I spent 11 years in the preschool department as a classroom teacher,” McMillon said. “For the last couple of years I served as a part-time administrator as well.”
Hard work and dedication to the students and school including expansion to incorporate a program for 2-year-olds — earned McMillon a promotion to director of preschool in 2007. She said she also was able to obtain state licensing and accreditation for the preschool.
St. John’s, located at 1600 Sherman Drive, began as a kindergarten in 1952, with 18 students. The school has since expanded to include classes for students through fifth grade, with a current enrollment of 133. There are 36 employees.
McMillon, who has lived in Abilene since her graduation from Abilene Christian University in 1991, is dedicated to community involvement beyond St. John’s. A member of Highland Church of Christ, she is directly involved in area youth activities and sports, and has served as a high school “huddle leader” with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She and her husband, Matt, have three children, Drew, Jake and Coy.
McMillon’s vision for St. John’s includes continued growth in student population and implementation of advanced curriculum for all ages.
“We will continue with the best of the best,” McMillon said. “The best teachers, who are Gifted and Talented trained, combined with the best curriculum, creates a strong educational foundation.”
McMillon said she believes private schools serve a valuable purpose in Abilene.
“Private schools benefit this area in that they can teach the whole child,” she said. “We don’t teach to a ‘test’ we teach children to think and solve problems, a tool required for the rest of their lives.”
As head of school, McMillon’s goals for St. John’s include “reaching out to the many faces” of the community.
“That includes countless alumni and families who continue to be a vital part of the future of St. John’s,” she said. “Our students, teachers and families have left a spiritual and academic impression on our community, and future students will continue that tradition.”
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