Meet Mountain Range’s New Government Teacher: Mr. Miloserny

By Lilah G.

Mountain Range High School has a new face in the social studies department this year, Mr. Miloserny, who is teaching government for the first time at our school. His journey to becoming a teacher was shaped by both passion and encouragement. “Multiple factors went into my decision to become a teacher,” he said. “I was inspired by my junior year history teacher that encouraged us to spend our lives doing something we are passionate about.” Always drawn to social studies, Mr. Miloserny explained that he enjoys how every day as a teacher is unique and not just “sitting at a desk all day.”

Since arriving at Mountain Range, Mr. Miloserny has already made a strong impression. He says he has loved getting to know his students and watching their personalities come through. “I have really valued seeing how passionate our students are, especially during Homecoming week,” he said.

When describing his classroom, Mr. Miloserny emphasized that student involvement is at the center of his approach. He likes to think of his teaching style as one that “prioritizes student agency,” where students learn by discovering information for themselves. “The more they put into class, the more they will get out of it,” he explained.

One of his main goals as a government teacher is helping students recognize their own influence in the world around them. “I want students to know that they have power in this country, they are capable of doing great things, and I hope all of my students pursue paths in life that they are passionate about,” Mr. Miloserny said.

Looking forward, he is especially excited for upcoming lessons in his government classes. While the first units focused on the structure of government, he is eager to move into topics like civil rights and public policy. These units, he believes, will allow students to share their voices and engage in deeper discussions.

Outside the classroom, Mr. Miloserny has some unexpected hobbies. He admits that cooking has become one of his favorite pastimes as an adult. “That is by no means to say that I am a good cook,” he joked, “but I enjoy experimenting in the kitchen and slowly discovering more recipes that I enjoy to cook and taste somewhat decent.”

When asked why government is especially important today, Mr. Miloserny pointed to the divisions many people see in the country. He believes young people have the ability to spark change. “Throughout the course of history the younger generations are often the agent of change,” he said.

If he weren’t a teacher, Mr. Miloserny said he once dreamed of being an architect, and today his “dream job” would be serving as the PA announcer for the Denver Nuggets. In high school, math was his strongest subject, but history was always his favorite because, as he put it, “it felt like I was just learning a story.”

Asked which historical figure he’d most like to meet, he chose Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “I would value learning more about his philosophy and listening to his opinions on where the United States is today,” he stated.

Above all, Mr. Miloserny encourages Mountain Range students to find their voice and take action. “Oftentimes we feel very small and powerless,” he said. “But it is important to remember that small steps can be the first action in major change.”

As the year goes on, students will have the chance to not only learn about government from Mr. Miloserny, but also to be reminded of their own power to shape the future.