(09/12/2025) Coon Rapids High School - Center for Biomedical Sciences and Engineering (CRHS) career and technical teacher Bobby Miller has been appointed to the National Woods Board (NWB) Board of Directors.
Miller has spent the last 10 years inspiring the next generation of woodworkers and craftspeople. An EDUcation member of the Woodwork Career Alliance, Miller’s teaching philosophy emphasizes hands-on experience, allowing students to learn essential skills by creating tangible projects.
“I am honored to join the National Woods Board and contribute to an organization that shares my passion for the craft,” said Miller. “I look forward to joining the NWB’s work in promoting and preserving the art of woodworking.”
Last spring, Miller was recognized with a Top Teacher Award from Fox 9 News, which recognizes teachers in Minnesota who encourage, inspire and bring learning to life inside and outside of the classroom.
The NWB is a non-profit organization tackling the workforce challenge head-on with a groundbreaking initiative to transform woodworking education and connect skilled workers with industry employers.
The NWB is developing a national solution for workforce training, education, and job placement in the woodworking industry. The organization’s key initiative is a scalable curriculum model designed for high schools and post-secondary institutions across North America. This curriculum, developed in partnership with the Woodwork Career Alliance of North America (WCA), provides students with standardized training, industry-recognized credentials and awareness of woodworking career opportunities.
About the National Woods Board
The National Woods Board (NWB) was inspired by the MiLL National Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, which teaches woodworking students everything from fundamentals to advanced production using high-tech machinery. Ultimately, the vision of the NWB is to bridge the gap between education and the trades by creating advanced career opportunities that fulfill the industry’s massive workforce needs. Learn more about the NWB’s program and how to get involved with supporting its vital mission at NationalWoodsBoard.org.
