Greetings to our Mills families from my family!

Hello! My name is Angela Frageman, and I am honored to serve as the proud Principal of Joe Dan Mills, Jr. Elementary. It is with great pride that I welcome you to the Mills community.

At Mills, we believe that all of our Mountain Lions can learn and thrive at high levels. Our mission is to support each student in achieving success—academically, physically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally. We are grounded in our core values of Respect, Kindness, Compassion, Resilience, Courage, and Integrity, and we work each day to embody these ideals. Every student and staff member plays a vital role in building a supportive and inspiring school culture.

A little about me: I’ve called Austin home for over 30 years. Originally from Houston, I moved to Austin on my 8th birthday and later graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Applied Learning and Development from the College of Education—Hook ’em Horns! Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of teaching Kindergarten through third grade, serving as a campus Reading Interventionist, and working as an Assistant Principal before stepping into my current role at Mills. I'm nearing two decades of service in Austin ISD, and my passion for education remains as strong as ever. It’s a true joy to build meaningful relationships with the diverse and vibrant families of the Mills and Circle C neighborhoods.

Outside of school, my two children keep me on my toes, and my husband—an educator himself—teaches and coaches tennis to kids and adults alike. As a family, we love traveling, spending time at the beach or pool, watching movies, and cheering on Austin FC and the Texas Longhorns.

I am thrilled to welcome you to our incredible campus and look forward to partnering with you in your child’s educational journey. At Mills, we believe every child has the power to change the world and make a lasting, positive impact. Our dedicated staff is here to help make that vision a reality.

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