Drs. NNeka & Chris Harrison
Dr. NNeka Harrison is the Co-Founder / CEO of Inward Journeys Consulting. She is a dedicated wife, mother, educator, and motivator who understands the importance of building sustainable parent, school, and community partnerships. She is a former social service provider and family counselor. Over the past 12 years, Dr. NNeka Harrison has consulted with school districts and community-based agencies on areas related to early childhood development, parental involvement, social-emotional development, and violence prevention.
Dr. NNeka Harrison currently holds an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and a Master's degree in Educational Leadership in Early Childhood from Mills College. She also has Bachelor's degree from Clark-Atlanta University. Dr. NNeka Harrison and her husband, Dr. Chris Harrison, are co-authors of How to Help Your Child Achieve Academic Success in School: Educating Your Child During the Elementary, Middle, and High School Years.
Dr. Chris Harrison is the Co-Founder / COO of Inward Journeys Consulting. He is known as a educator who is committed to raising the bar for the delivery of quality education to African-American and other students of color. Over a 14-year span, Dr. Chris Harrison has developed expertise as a classroom teacher , researcher, educational administrator, curriculum developer, and professional development trainer. As a TELS (Technology-Enhanced Learning in Science) Fellow, he studied the role of educational leadership, school policy, and professional development in scaling up technology-enhanced learning materials in math/science to make it more accessible to diverse learning populations.
He holds an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, two Master's degrees in Math/Science Education and Educational Leadership all from Mills College, and a Bachelor's degree from Morehouse College. Dr. Chris Harrison has published several articles related to teacher professional development, math/science education, and school reform.
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Dr. NNeka Harrison currently holds an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and a Master's degree in Educational Leadership in Early Childhood from Mills College. She also has Bachelor's degree from Clark-Atlanta University. Dr. NNeka Harrison and her husband, Dr. Chris Harrison, are co-authors of How to Help Your Child Achieve Academic Success in School: Educating Your Child During the Elementary, Middle, and High School Years.
Dr. Chris Harrison is the Co-Founder / COO of Inward Journeys Consulting. He is known as a educator who is committed to raising the bar for the delivery of quality education to African-American and other students of color. Over a 14-year span, Dr. Chris Harrison has developed expertise as a classroom teacher , researcher, educational administrator, curriculum developer, and professional development trainer. As a TELS (Technology-Enhanced Learning in Science) Fellow, he studied the role of educational leadership, school policy, and professional development in scaling up technology-enhanced learning materials in math/science to make it more accessible to diverse learning populations.
He holds an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, two Master's degrees in Math/Science Education and Educational Leadership all from Mills College, and a Bachelor's degree from Morehouse College. Dr. Chris Harrison has published several articles related to teacher professional development, math/science education, and school reform.
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Mills College School of Education, Morehouse College, Clark-Atlanta UniversityInterests
Educational Leadership, Math/Science Education, School Reform, Educational Technology, Early-Childhood Education, Parent-School Partnerships, Teacher Professional Development, STEM EducationMotto
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Teacher Knowledge & the Process of Student LearningNeither subject-matter competency, nor pedagogical knowledge are enough to support students in maximizing their learning experiences in the classroom. Teachers must know about students' lived experiences, learning strengths, and their personal interests. -
Education for Empowerment Vs. Education for Academic AchievementThe pursuit of academic achievement without a more comprehensive understanding of the benefit of education can lead to mis-education.
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Rebuilding Our Communities Through Education and Moral LeadershipThis article discusses the pitfalls in education and calls for moral leadership in an age of school reform.