Teacher finds own peace at Anthem

A career promoting international understanding and peace brought Linda Miller to the Las Vegas Valley. The retired world history and American government instructor recently moved to Sun City Anthem, a Del Webb age-qualified community in Henderson.

She was introduced to the area by two representatives of the Las Vegas Academy of International Relations, Performing and Visual Arts, whom she met at an event presented by the Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

"These two new friends invited me to Nevada for vacation. Later my mom and I visited for my 50th birthday. After that, I came here often," she said.

Among her efforts to promote peace and international understanding were two teacher exchange programs with Russia in 1998 and 1999, and two student exchange programs in 2001.

"As an instructor of constitutional law, I encouraged my students to write and produce plays on social issues such as poverty," Miller said.

Through those efforts, 10 American students from Miller's high school in Fairfax, Va., and 10 Russian students exchanged places.

"Our goal was to build bridges of understanding by living in each other's nations," she said.

Miller escorted students from her school to Moscow and St. Petersburg for three weeks, followed by a group of Russian students traveling to Fairfax for a three-week immersion into American culture. She was named the 2001 Peace Educator by the National Peace Corps Association and Global TeachNet Program for her work.

In addition, she received the World History Association's 2002 Teaching Prize for her lesson on Japan in Korea between 1910 and 1945.

Although Miller retired from teaching after 24 years, she has kept busy writing three books and enjoying the Sun City lifestyle.

"I was looking for a good golfing area. This is perfect," she said.

The Revere at Anthem Golf Club offers two 18-hole championship golf courses: the Lexington, and the Concord. Both courses offer views of the Las Vegas Valley from its canyon settings.

Also featured at the community is Anthem Center. The recreation center offers fitness, social and recreational opportunities for residents, as well as Trumpets Restaurant and Lounge, which is open to the public. Miller said she regularly uses its walking track and aerobics room, as well as the Computer Club's facilities.

Homes at the community are priced from the high $140,000s to more than $500,000s. Nineteen models are offered, ranging from 1,080 to 3,009 square feet.

To visit, take Eastern Avenue south, two miles past St. Rose Parkway, turn left on Anthem Parkway and then turn right on Alexandria Drive. Models are open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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