Dorothy Miles graduated at the top of her class from Dyersburg High School in 1944. She graduated from Southwestern (Rhodes) College and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with Distinction in Spanish. She received her Masters from University of Mexico in Mexico City, Mexico. Mrs. Miles became a teacher at Dyersburg from 1964 through 1988. Past students remember her, as Senora Miles, who not only loved teaching; she loved her students as well. She helped set the excellent academic standard at Dyersburg High School. Mrs. Miles is a model citizen and a faithful member of her church and participates in many organizations. She is an inspiration for many in her church and community.