School Leadership

Meet Mr. Miles

In 2019, Mr. Jeff Miles was selected as Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School's eleventh Head of School.  

During his tenure at Rabun Gap, Mr. Miles has led the school through a successful strategic plan that included completing the largest capital campaign in school history.  He has also been instrumental in leading significant enrollment growth, allowing the school to reach its maximum capacity in student enrollment.  The growth has helped promote the elite programs for academics, arts and athletics.      

Prior to his arrival at Rabun Gap, Mr. Miles spent nearly two decades leading boarding schools. He started his career as a teacher, coach, and houseparent at Christ School in Asheville, NC, where he later served as Assistant Headmaster. He gained extensive experience in strategic planning, academics, athletics, student life, and the management of daily operations at a boarding school.
 
An independent school graduate himself, Mr. Miles was drawn to Rabun Gap’s commitment to providing opportunities to students from across the valley and around the world. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Mars Hill University and a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Michigan State University. Mr. Miles is also a graduate of the prestigious Peabody College Summer Institute for Independent School Leadership at Vanderbilt University.
 
In his role as an educator and administrator, Mr. Miles is dedicated to the development of well-rounded students who thrive in the classroom, on the athletic fields, and on the stage. He has built an extensive career in the sport of lacrosse, both as a player and coach. During his coaching career, Mr. Miles led his teams to three consecutive state championships in 2017, 2018, and 2019. He was selected as the North Carolina Coach of the Year in 2006 and 2017.  In 2021, Mr. Miles helped bring the sport of lacrosse to Rabun Gap. 
 
Mr. Miles is married to Kiana Miles, and they have two daughters, Lia ‘31, and Alison ‘34.