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Inabeth Miller Obituary

Age 67, of Cambridge, MA, on Saturday, January 18, 2003. Beloved wife of William Miller. Devoted mother of Cathy Schlosberg of Merion, PA, Scott Miller of Paris, France, Jeffrey Miller of Needham, MA and Marcy Schaffir of New Albany, OH. Dear sister of Howard Rabinowitz of Warwick, RI. Also survived by nine grandchildren. Inabeth was a nationally recognized leader in the use of technology to foster the learning of children and adults. She served on President Clinton's Education Transition Team in 1992, was awarded the 1994 Computerworld/Smithsonian Information Technology Leadership Award for Education, and is the author of several books and many articles. Notable career milestones include: President, Jason Foundation for Education; Vice President for Academic Affairs, Massachusetts Communications College; Director of Educational Outreach, Boston Museum of Science; and Director, Gutman Library, Harvard Graduate School of Education. She received a BA from Brown University, an MS from Simmons College, and an Ed.D from Boston University. Dr. Miller was Chairman Emeritus of the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) and has been an active university lecturer, teacher, and librarian. Services at the Levine Chapel, 470 Harvard Street, BROOKLINE, on Wednesday, January 22, at 11:00 A.M. Interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon. Memorial Observance Wednesday & Thursday 7-9 p.m. at her late residence. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 20 to Jan. 21, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Inabeth Miller

41 Entries

M McConnell

May 29, 2024

Wonderful, wild, enthusiastic Inabeth! I still miss her, so many years after we worked together at the Museum of Science. Can´t forget that Inabeth!

Gail DeRosa Pinkham

February 3, 2003

Dear Miller Family,

I was fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Inabeth and Linda Horton at MCET for a couple of years. I remember my first interview and meeting Inabeth. She had such a presence - her energy and enthusiasm for the work she did in the field of education and technology was contagious. I was so blessed to work under the guidance of these two incredible women mentors. It is something I will always treasure and continue to carry with me in my own professional career.

Inabeth was a an inspiration and motivational person. Her spirit will continue on in the many souls she has touched during her lifetime.

My deepest sympathy to her family.

Margaret Mckenna

January 30, 2003

To the Miller's

Inabeth was a model of the visionary. She could see what others could not. She could even make it happen. All of this combined with the values of social justice and access for all to education. She was a warm, caring, endless energetic person. She was wonderfully supportive of me personally and of Lesley University for many years. We will miss her but we will continue to benefit from her many contributions.

Donald lake

January 29, 2003

Inabeth was a very special person and one of the true pioneers in the field of satellite distance learning. We've been friends since 1990 when we both received Star Schools grants. I will always remember her as a wonderfully creative person with boundless energy and a zest for living.

Don Lake

Evye Woldman

January 28, 2003

Dear Miller Family,

InaBeth and I shared some wonderful conversations, and a very special history -- we both worked many years ago in Holliston together.. that provided the impetus for lots of gossip!

I will cherish the last few times we met, the great conversation, her great pride in her work, and her greater pride in her beautiful family...

May her memory be for a blessing.

Linda DiRocco Horton

January 28, 2003

In her eulogy, Kathy (Inabeth's daughter)quoted a note Inabeth received at the hospital, describing Inabeth as an "irrepressible force of nature." How well that explains why I have been feeling a gap in the universe since Inabeth died. As Kathy, Scott, Jeff, and Marcy continued, I was comforted by the obvious- that her "irrepressible force of nature" will not be repressed, and that the gap in the universe will be lovingly filled by her beautiful family.

I was blessed with the opportunity to work with Inabeth. As one of the three employees when she arrived at MCET, I worked as her deputy for her entire tenure there. A couple of years after she left MCET, she brought her visionary gusto to MassCom, where she worked with Howard, my husband. Thus, Inabeth made a tremendous, positive, and lasting impact on my family, for which we will always be grateful.

Inabeth was my teacher. She was tough and demanding, kind and supportive. She gave confidence and direction. She was my friend and I loved her. I will miss her.

Linda Roberts

January 26, 2003

Inabeth was a special friend and colleague who gave so generously of her time, creative talents, her love of learning and of technology. I clearly remember the first time we met at her Harvard Conference on Microcomputers! Her knowledge and passion captivated us all and the world of education was filled with possibilities. That is how Inabeth lived every day and how she made so much happen. Her energy, her ideas, her vision ... influenced the Star Schools legislation (Senator Kennedy's staff always knew to check with Inabeth!), the creation of MCET, the expansion of the Jason Project, and so many other efforts that demonstrate the power of technology for learning.

On a personal level, Inabeth was my friend and supporter...always there to lend a hand, provide encouragement, and thrill in every step forward...whether it was the national plan, the e-rate, or improvements in technology.

In addition Inabeth and Bill were there for the Roberts family in a time of great stress and opened up their home and hearts to us. We celebrate Inabeth's wonderful life and cherish the legacy she leaves behind.

Marlyn Kemper Littman

January 26, 2003

To Inabeth's Family:

I am so sorry to learn of Inabeth's passing.

I studied and worked with Inabeth in the mid 1980s when she participated in teaching courses, developing curriculum, and providing her wonderful insights and superb guidance in helping to establish what has become the Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences at Nova Southeastern University. She continues to remain an inspiration for me.

I wish you strength and solace in this time of loss.

L'Shalom,

Marlyn Kemper Littman, Ph.D.

Professor, NSU

Susan Friel

January 23, 2003

Dear Miller Family,

I was saddened to hear of your loss. I count myself as one of Inabeth's many colleagues and friends. I was one of the Lesley College crew who jumped into using technology with Inabeth leading the charge! Over the recent years, I have had little contact but at least once a year some announcement involving Inabeth would arrive in the mail – always with a "Hi, Sue" included.

Inabeth stays with me even now. Her joy, ebulence, presence, and personal power have left lasting memories.

I do regret your loss and our loss. My thoughts are with you.

John Scigliano

January 23, 2003

Inabeth lectured for Nova University in the 1970s in our distance education program for librarians. Even though I was an administrator then, I would not miss a word of her lectures. Our students loved her and could not get enough of her magical presentations. She was sensational!!! We'll all miss her.

My sympathies go out to her family where part of Inabeth will live on forever.

John A. Scigliano

Nova Southeastern University

Arlene Krebs

January 23, 2003

The best legacy one can leave are good works--and Inabeth's legacy circles the globe and reaches to the stars--and will live long after all of us who knew and cherished her are gone.

Deepest condolences to the Miller family, from a member of Inabeth's extended family,

Arlene Krebs

Abraham Fischler

January 22, 2003

She was a great friend to Nova University when we needed a friend and it was not fashionable.We will all miss her.

Bev King

January 22, 2003

Inabeth:

The world is a better place because of you! You touched and changed many lives, including my own. I remember the early years at MCET when 12 of us began at 5 a.m. to set up for our 9 a.m. show. We felt like pioneers forging new territories, and we, indeed, were! Thank you for the many opportunies you gave me to grow professionally, creatively, and personally. My deepest condolences to your family. You will be dearly missed.

Beverly Simon

January 22, 2003

My sympathies to Inabeth's family of whom she was so proud. One of her great talents was assembling remarkable people around her. Many lasting collegial relationships and friendships emerged from our experiences at MCET where we were "flying the plane as we were building it." At the helm, she gave the agency lift-off. It was quite a ride.

Nancy Gadzuk

January 22, 2003

My sincere sympathies to Inabeth's family, friends, and colleagues. Inabeth was a visionary and a passionate champion of distance learning technologies. Her energy and style were unforgettable and she will be missed.

Nancy Gadzuk

Cecilia Lenk

January 22, 2003

My deepest sympathy to all of Inabeth's family. Her high energy, vision and commitment made her a most memorable person.

Cecilia Lenk

Robert Rogers

January 21, 2003

To the Miller Family, Inabeth,will be be missed. I worked with her at Gutman Library. She always made me feel like I was special and I was most grateful for her sincerety and generosity.

You have my deepest sympathy.

Bob Rogers

bill norris

January 21, 2003

To all the Millers:

Your wife, your mother, your grandmother, a stunning example of a wonderful teacher, a wonderful leader, a wonderful human being.

As a young 21 year old teacher, I met Inabetth Miller: not in a dress or slacks, not in high heels, or the occassional go-go boots she wore to school, but in a witches hat and full costume telling my fifth grade class the story of halloween in dramatic word and song. And, only as Inabeth could!

Thus began our friendship in 1971 in the Watertown Public Schools. Little did I realize at that time that I would follow her and work with her in several venues after leaving Watertown: Harvard University; MCET; Mass College of Communications; USDLA; JASON Foundation for Education; and numerous educational conferences throughout this great country.

In fact, Inabeth presented our team from MCET with the Best Distance Learning Network Award in Anaheim, 28 years later. It was a beautiful balmy October night, replete with full moon. And to my great surprise, she presented the award in word and song, dressed in, yes, her witches costume and pointy hat just as she did to my first class. Oh, what a night!

Inabeth, I do hope heaven is equipped with broadband, video conferencing, laptops, libraries filled with interactive software, and a room large enough to fill with all the love you gave and shared with family, friends, teachers, and countless students.

When things get slow, send an email and fill us in on the next set of 'out of the box' visions you have for the future.

Godspeed, Inabeth Miller. The world was a better place because of you.

Bill Norris

Bobbi Kurshan

January 21, 2003

Inabeth was a special person who loved everyone and helped those in her profession. My sincerest thoughts are with the family.

Bobbi Kurshan

Toni Pickle

January 21, 2003

Inabeth was an unforgettable lady with a passion to push the limits of technology in order to help children and adults gain access to a greater body of learning resources and opportunities. She will be greatly missed.

Irene Spero

January 21, 2003

I only knew Inabeth for a short time -- and at the end of her career. But those few encounters and conversations were filled with deep knowledge, commitment, caring and warmth. I wish that there had been more time to learn from Inabeth. May her blessing be a memory to all of us.

Irene Spero

Al Rogers

January 21, 2003

Inabeth,

Summer, 1984, San Francisco: your insightful predictions turned me toward telecommunications. Just think... those 300 bps modems morphed into the Internet. Who knew? You knew!

I'm eternally grateful for your guidance, inspiration, leadership, and personal consideration. You had immeasurable influence and effect for good in this world. I'll miss you.

Tim Murnane

January 21, 2003

Inabeth,

I began my career working for you and with you. I truly value everything I learned from you and the opportunities you afforded me.

You will always be remembered.

Warm regards, Tim Murnane

Laurie & Monty Swiryn

January 21, 2003

Inabeth was a true gem. I will never forget her joie de vivre and her sense of humor. She touched more lives than her family will ever understand. Our thoughts are with Inabeth's loving family and friends...

John McGeehan

January 21, 2003

Dear Bill,

I was saddened to just find out about the passing of Inabeth. Both Julie and I are very sorry for your loss. We know that you and she suffered of recent given her long illness and stay in the hospital.

We only hope that she rests in final peace after all that both of you have gone through. Our prayers and hearts go out to you and the entire family. She will be missed.

Sincerely,

JJ McGeehan and Julie Kent

Vicki Smith Bigham

January 21, 2003

Inabeth will be missed by so many who cared for her and by so many she touched. We will miss her vision, her intelligence, her spunk and candor, her determination, her laughter, and her endless contributions to students and learning and to our ed tech industry. Keeping her family in our hearts and prayers...Vicki and George Bigham

Paul R. Tucker

January 21, 2003

Bill Miller and family, we at TD Systems send our sincere regrets

Paul Tucker

howard e horton

January 21, 2003

Inabeth:

You were one of the brightest stars in the firmament of humanity and, as such, you gave out tremendous, energy, light and sparkle. There were always wonderful people and ideas in your orbit, as you made your journey, pushing the envelope a little further, each time.

To say we are now left with a "black hole," while true emotionally, at least for a while, carries the metaphor a bit far. For, as they say, energy can never be destroyed, only turned back into matter. Your energy 'mattered' most wonderfully and now resides in all of us who loved you and who had the rare pleasure of working with you.

We will continue on in the field of education and technology under your tradition of excellence and under your profound influence.

Godspeed on your next adventure.

Your friend, colleague and Scrabble partner,

Howard E. Horton

Jennifer House

January 21, 2003

Inabeth, you were my mentor during my doctoral process, my transition from education to business, and my quest to execute leadership roles in education technology with grace and wisdom. I know your spirit will continue to lead us all. But I will miss your smile, your wit, and your friendship.

Jenny House

Eliot Levinson

January 21, 2003

Inabeth Miller was high energy joy to work with. Her memory is a blessing for all of us who worked with her.

Rachel Roberts

January 21, 2003

Inabeth we love and miss you greatly, you were a bright light in a sometimes dim world, may you rest in peace and love ... Bill we are here for you in your time of loss and sadness, call on us at anytime. Love from Michael, Linda, Rachel, David and Amy Roberts.

Moyra Traupe

January 21, 2003

It was with the greatest sadness that I learned today of Inabeth's passing. I did not have the pleasure of knowing her well or over many years but I did enjoy her visits to the Lesley campus. On those occasions we had opportunities to chat and exchange stories of our respective grandchildren. I also had fun frequently moving her super Mercedes in and out of the Lesley driveway!

Some people are just irreplaceable and Inabeth is one of these. Sending loving thoughts and sincere sympathy to all the family.

Elizabeth & Don Perrin

January 20, 2003

Dear Inabeth - we celebrate you as a compassionate colleague, a dynamic mentor and a unique, warm, supportive friend. We miss you professionally as Editors of the USDLA Journal you supported so passionately, and, more deeply, as our friend and companion in many a venture.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes to Inabeth's husband and children. She leaves a beautiful legacy.

Don and Elizabeth Perrin

Gerald and Faith Weiss

January 20, 2003

We were saddened to hear of Inabeth's death. Please accept our deepest condolences.

Faith and Jerry Weiss

margy Hillman

January 20, 2003

Inabeth,

i thank you for your passion and humor and warmth -- which radiated from you as effortlessly as light from sun. i will miss you at next year's necc. till we meet again, margy

Allysen Palmer

January 20, 2003

I only knew Inabeth for a handful of months, when I worked at MCET, but her vision and personality were memorable. My condolences to all her family.

Janet Wasserstein

January 20, 2003

Inabeth was a true leader in her field and taught me so much about distance education. She will be greatly missed. My sympathy to the family.

Janet Wasserstein

Bonnie Bracey

January 20, 2003

Inabeth was one of my mentors in technology education. She reached out to me and encouraged me to participate in the national debate on the use of technology.She was also a friend to talk to on line and to share ideas with. Encouragement .. she really encouraged people to be their best.

I fondly remember sharing the Jason Project in international places with her support and sharing. There are now some spinoff projects in some of the countries in which I shared.

asher and ruthann alpern

January 20, 2003

ACCEPT OUR CONDOLENCES ON YOUR LOSS OF INABETH

Renee and Franz Wolff

January 20, 2003

Our condolences to the family. We have many fond memories, many shared experiences, lots of history.

Shalom, Renee and Franz

Howard Rabinowitz

January 20, 2003

Sister it only fitting that I say I already miss you electronicly. Your world was as fast a trac as todays computers. The world is a better place for your efforts. Shalom

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