Helping leaders build systems that actually serve people.

Family & Why I Do This

My first and most important title is husband and dad. Amber and I are raising three incredible sons who remind me every day why the work matters. Every late-night board meeting, every tough decision, every courageous conversation about equity and opportunity comes back to them and to families like ours who simply want their children to be seen, safe, and positioned to thrive.

Service isn’t a side project for me—it’s a family value and a legacy in the making. The way I lead publicly is directly tied to the way I lead at home: with love, accountability, and an unwavering belief that we owe the next generation more than we received. That belief is why I do this.

Leadership Story

I didn’t begin my career with a title or a corner office—I began as a paraprofessional in 2006. From there, I worked my way through nearly every rung of the ladder: teacher, campus leader, central office administrator, Assistant Superintendent, Chief of Schools, and eventually Superintendent of Schools.

Those roles taught me how systems work, how to navigate the politics and pressures of public service, and most importantly—how to keep students, families, and communities at the center of every decision. My leadership now extends beyond K–12 into civic, nonprofit, and economic development work across Fort Worth and the region.

Professional Bio

SaJade Miller is a mission-driven executive and strategic advisor with nearly 20 years of experience in public education, nonprofit leadership, and civic engagement. His career includes serving as Assistant Superintendent, Chief of Schools, and Superintendent of Schools—roles that shaped his expertise in system-building, operational discipline, and community-centered leadership.

SaJade serves on several boards, including Jubilee Theatre, Fort Worth Sister Cities International (where he chairs the Mbabane, Eswatini partnership), and the Livingston Community Development Foundation. His cross-functional leadership includes finance, operations, instructional design, public affairs, and human capital—consistently delivering measurable results through people-first, values-driven strategy.

His work has earned broad recognition, including being named a 40 Under 40 honoree by the Fort Worth Business Press and receiving the “Legend in the Making” award from Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.