Injustices Encountered by an Educator in an Inner City School
A raw, honest account of 18 years teaching in an inner-city Florida school — and the six devastating allegations that nearly ended Dr. Mills' career. From false accusations by students to administrators with vendettas, this memoir lays bare the vulnerability of teachers in today's classrooms.
But more than an indictment of the system, it is a testament to faith, resilience, and the God who delivers.
Table of Contents
- Migrating to the USA
- My Stay in Chicago
- Moving Back to Florida
- University Tenure
- My Teaching Career
- The Varying Allegations
- My Current Perspective and Outlook for Educators
"She earned her Doctorate. She raised children who flourished. She built a life no one could take from her."
Elaina
Elaina is a child born into the vibrant noise of Kingston, Jamaica — and yet completely alone. Left in the shadows of a home that fed and clothed her step-siblings while she swept floors and fetched water, Elaina's story is one of the most intimate things Dr. Mills has ever written.
Part memoir, part novel, Elaina traces the journey from a neglected Jamaican childhood through migration, faith, marriage, and the making of a life worth living. A story of survival, faith, and becoming your own light.
Table of Contents
- The Child Left in the Shadows
- Faith in the Unfaithful
- The Countryside
- My Saving Grace
- The Fate of Elaina
- A New Life
- My First School Escapades
- Events Before My Father's Return
- The Last Years with Viv and My Father
- My Emergence into Adulthood
- My Work Life Before USA
- My First Two Years in the USA — Chicago, Illinois
- My Relocation to Miami, Florida
- Epilogue
New Works
Currently in Development
Upcoming Titles
Dr. Patti Mills is currently writing her next publications. Following the release of Elaina in 2026, her upcoming books will continue to explore themes of resilience, faith, the education system, and immigrant narratives.
More details including titles, descriptions, and release dates will be announced here.