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College of Health and Human Services

John D. McMillen

Professor

Kinesiology | 559.278.1123 | Office: North Gym 158

johnmcmillen@csufresno.edu

Education

Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Educational Administration, Curriculum, and Instruction)

J.D., Drake University Law School (Law Degree)

M.Ed., University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Educational Administration)

B.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Psychology); Business, English, Philsophy (Minors)

Courses Taught

  • High Performance Practices
  • Leadership Development
  • Career Development

At the age of 5, Dr. McMillen's family struggled to make ends meet and lived on welfare.  Seeking a better life, his mom decided to attend college, driving 100 miles a day to the nearest campus. Three years later, she graduated magna cum laude and went on to become a teacher for over 30 years, preaching the importance of education.

Following his mom’s example, Dr. McMillen went on to receive four college degrees (Ph.D., Law Degree, Masters, and Bachelors).  Today, he is a college professor who has taught thousands of students around the world.

Dr. McMillen’s life and career can be summed up by the proverb:

“Give a person a fish, you feed them for a day; teach someone to fish, you feed them for a lifetime.”

Whether he’s conducting workshops inside prisons, teaching on college campuses, or training professionals, Dr. McMillen helps others discover their superpowers and maximize their potential.

Dr. McMillen and his wife, Dr. Rebecca McMillen (who is also a college professor), live in California with their two daughters. When he isn’t teaching, you’ll find him in the Sierra Mountains or visiting with friends and family in Australia.