Educational Background/Training
Kim holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Rochester Institute of Technology and an Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology from Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC). As a teaching artist, she brings over a decade of experience in poetry education and public speaking.
Beyond her poetry work, Kim demonstrated her dedication to accessible education by offering free public speaking classes to the community for eight months. Her students ranged in age and included a local Girl Scout troop.
Kim has served as a Writer in Residence for Day Eight’s middle school writing camp (2024 & 2025) and has led haiku workshops for Google (2023) and Dutchtown High School (2023), the latter reaching over 1,800 students via Zoom. She is also a teaching artist with DC SCORES (started in 2016), where she mentors students from elementary through high school on writing and performing poetry.
About the Artist/Ensemble
Kim B Miller is a multi-disciplinary performing artist.
She delivered her first TEDx Talk in May 2025 titled 17 Syllables To Stop The Blame Game.
Kim is Prince William County, Manassas & Manassas Park, Virginia Poet Laureate Emerita. She is the (first and only) Black Poet Laureate for that region.
She is a formidable spoken word poet, captivating audiences with her bold words and sparking change through her passionate delivery.
Kim is an award-winning spoken word poet. In 2025, Kim was named InsideNoVa’s 2025 Best of Prince William Author of the Year. Kim also received the Vivien H. Hansbury Award in 2023 for her pioneering contributions to women in the creative arts. Kim is the 2023, 2022 and 2021 DMV Renaissance Awards Haikuist of the Year. She won the title: Southern Fried Haiku Champion in 2019. Southern Fried Poetry Slam is one of the largest Spoken Word tournaments in the world.
Kim has performed her poetry at prestigious venues such as The National Black Theatre in New York, the University of Pikeville in Kentucky, La Peña Cultural Center in California and Spoken Word Paris in Paris, France.
Kim is also a highly sought-after facilitator and host. She is an experienced facilitator and teaching artist known for creating engaging, interactive training materials that make learning both impactful and enjoyable. With a strong background in leadership development, communication, and creative expression, Kim designs and leads customized workshops that connect with people across different industries and experience levels. She is an experienced and personable host who excels at creating welcoming, memorable experiences for guests. With a natural ability to manage logistics and attention to detail, she ensures events run smoothly.
As the author 5 books, her words continue to resonate deeply with audiences.
Educational Program Description
Writing Haiku/Senryu: 3 Lines of Power
In this insightful workshop, you’ll learn how to pack emotion, life, and fun into just 17 syllables. It explores the art of making a point quickly and precisely. (Geared toward middle school age through adult)
Boldly Present Your Words
This collaborative workshop is for any poet, spoken word poet, monologue performer or public speaker who would like information on how to present their words better. (For all ages)
Imagery: Make Your Words Sing
This interactive workshop will illustrate how to paint a picture with words. Kim demonstrates how to incorporate more imagery into writing. (For all ages)
3D Poem Craft
3D Poem Craft is a creative workshop that combines the art of poetry with hands on 3D canvas crafting (no paintbrushes are used). In this unique program, participants will explore poetry through guided prompts and group activities that help them express their thoughts, and imagination.
After writing, everyone will transform blank canvases into 3D visual masterpieces. Using layered materials like fabric, paper, 3D letters, buttons, netting, natural objects, 3D accessories and more, each participant will create a one-of-a-kind canvas piece that holds personal meaning. It’s a private reflection, to encourage them, a visual reflection of the poem. Something only, they need to understand, and something that can continue to inspire them each time they see it. Each participant gets to keep their poem and canvas. All supplies are provided.
Audiences
- All Ages
- College/University Students
- Adults