Heather Harrison was nominated by Don Saulic, the parent of a student.
Mrs. Harrison maintains the highest moral and ethical standards both personally and professionally in her role as principal. Through her tireless and passionate efforts, she helps each and every student reach their full potential in spiritual formation, academics, and enrichment activities. She leads a school staff that maintains the highest of standards with an intentional focus on understanding and meeting the needs of all children.
Across all areas, Mrs. Harrison is committed to providing opportunities for students to be challenged, inspired, and engaged. Her students love learning, feel safe taking responsible risks, embrace opportunities to be creative and innovative, are connected in community, and find great joy in going to school each day. She loves her staff, her students, her community and her family.
"Her leadership, service, and love oftentimes moves everyone to tears of joy," Saulic said. "She helps us see the good, truth and beauty in our children and in the privilege of being parents. I cannot even touch upon all the stories of how this woman, this teacher, this leader has changed the lives of others, including her own adopted children. On a daily basis, she exemplifies what it means to be a LifeChanger."
"Preach the gospel, and if necessary, use words." I cannot think of any other succinct quote to better describe every DNA strand in Mrs. Harrison's body. I have the privilege of having two middle school daughters under Mrs Harrison and words cannot define the extraordinary measures she continuously shows love, grace, hope, and kindness. She has left a watermark not just on the children around her, but the families as well. A watermark is an impression or pattern in paper that appears in various shades of lightness/darkness when viewed by transmitted light. Her "watermark" far transcends those she directly reaches, and goes to the fundamental principles our youth must have to be spiritually, academically, and professionally successful. Over the years, her words have touched thousands; her actions will affect millions. Mrs Harrison has already achieved the life changer award.
There is so much to say about Mrs. Harrison. She is just about the most inspirational person I have ever met. For example, she leads most of our chapels and I always have an amazing takeaway from it. Mrs. Harrison has given me such encouragement for times when I was struggling. To be honest, there is not really anything else that can describe her other than being such an inspiration to all of our middle school, being a huge light for Jesus to everyone around her, and being such an incredible teacher, colleague, principal, educator, encouragement, inspiration, and so much more. She has also been so much fun and inclusive. She always participates in our Share 2 Wear days, always ready for a flash mob, and just someone who will make you feel welcome while others may not. She is such a godly example to me and my fellow classmates. As 8th graders, we go on a trip to D.C. together and Mrs. Harrison has been telling us about how incredible our experience will be. I put all of my trust into what she says because she has earned it by being apart of my life and wanting to be apart of my life. She is an awesome role model that I would like to follow when I am older.
Heather Harrison has made all the difference to our family, most notably our son, during the past three years at MCS. Heather Harrison is an excellent leader, a great listener, a relationship builder, she exudes the love of the Lord in her every action, she inspires, motivates and encourages her staff, parents and students alike. Mrs.Harrison leads by example and has created an environment of learning and leading among all of the middle school students in a beautiful Christ honoring way. Heather Harrison is an exceptional human being and such a blessing to all of us at MCS.
I am incredibly grateful to have Heather Harrison as the principal of my son's middle school. Everything said in her nomination is true and for me personally, I am so grateful for a Godly leader and example for my kids.
Mrs. Harrison is an amazing principal! She convinced me to become a better person. When I first came to this school, she asked me “ Why are you a Christian?”. I was surprised that she asked me this question because nobody had ever asked me before. She’s so nice and a brilliant principal. Thank you for helping me get through my transition to middle school.
MRS. HARRISON IS AN AMAZING LIFE CHANGER. SHE LIVES HER LIFE AS AN EXAMPLE TO OTHERS. AN AMAZING LEADER THAT CARES DEEPLY FOR HER EMPLOYEES, COLLEAGUES, AND STUDENTS, SHE IS ENTHUSIASTIC AND ENERGETIC, BRINGING ABOUT EFFECTIVE CHANGE AND BUILDING UP STUDENT LEADERS FOR TOMORROW. HER HEART IS ALWAYS FOCUSED ON THE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT OF THE STUDENT AND ENCOURAGES THEM TO ALWAYS DO THEIR BEST. STUDENTS, HER EMPLOYEES, PARENTS, AND COLLEAGUES LOVE, HONOR, AND RESPECT HER.
I am convinced that I could not have had a better principal than Mrs. Harrison was. As I was suffering through depression, she was always available to talk to me and showed compassion when I was going through my toughest days. She went out of her way to provide ways in which she could support me throughout my middle school years. She always prayed with me and provided words of encouragement and wisdom. Mrs. Harrison is a phenomenal woman who helped to get me through my middle school years.
So wise and an amazing leader for our children. We love Mrs Harrison and she deserves this award.
We LOVE Mrs. Harrison! She is a force of love to be recconned with! She is a spiritual giant and we appreciate her leadership, her spirit and her prayers. She loves her students and will do just about anything for them. I have never seen such strength, grace and love all in one woman. Her teachers respect her, the students respond to her and we just think she is amazing!
Two defining moments for us:
My daughter had a tough year in 7th grade. There was a lot going on to say the least and Mrs. Harrison stood up FOR her, fought for her and her best interest and even went to court for her! Mrs. Harrison spoke in court about my daughter truthfully and with first hand knowledge that she really KNEW her and loved her. We won! She is truly brave and strong!
At the Graduation Ceremony this year, the kids were standing up there in their graduation robes. At one point they were supposed to sing the song they made up. It wasn’t just a song with words, it had dance moves too. When the music came on, very few were participating and the song was flopping UNTIL Mrs. Harrison stepped up in front of the student and started singing and dancing reminding them to get into it and have fun with it. At that point, all the students starting singing, dancing, laughing and showing the audience THIER song and dance. It was great!
Thank Mrs. Harrison for ALL you DO and ALL you are!
What a privilege it is to work for Heather Harrison. I have been teaching at Mariners for many years now, and I am thankful for all of the administrators I have had the pleasure to work with. Without a doubt though, Heather has impacted my life as a teacher the most. I wouldn't be the teacher I am today if it weren't for this incredible leader. Not only does Heather challenge me to continue to grow in my vocation, but she provides all of the support and encouragement needed to continue to grow as a teacher. Anything I've ever needed - Heather is right there. She is simply the best and I cannot emphasize enough how blessed we are at MCS to have this amazing woman leading our middle school program.
Heather not only cares about her staff though, she deeply loves and cares for the students here at Mariners as well. One example of this is how for the past few weeks she has been coming into the 8th grade classes to teach a leadership series. How many administrators do you know would spend the entire Monday for a month straight teaching students what it looks like to lead a school well? Heather Harrison is not only changing the lives of the middle school teachers here at MCS - she is changing the lives of the students as well.
We could try to count the number of lives Heather Harrison has changed - but that would be impossible. There's just too many. I can't think of a person more deserving of this award. Heather Harrison is truly a life changer.
To have an administrator that sees and knows each and every student that walks through her hallways is so rare … and that is Heather Harrison. She walks alongside each student and every staff member on a day to day basis, to show them that she is there with them always. Her actions consistently match with her words and she never compromises her values or beliefs. She knows that there are, at any time, dozens of children that are watching her and learning from her, and she takes the responsibility to lead them well very seriously.
Heather meets everyone where they are at, while still encouraging and pushing them to develop their strengths and work on their weaknesses. She sees potential in all and knows how to speak encouragement into all her students and staff members.
If there are two words I would use to describe Heather, they would truly be ‘life changer’. She has left a mark on all students she has met and every teacher she has mentored. I am a better teacher and a much better person for knowing Heather.
Mrs. Harrison is such a great nominee for this award. She is a great leader and teaches us how to be even better. She is very moving and has great wisdom and knowledge that she helps us students apply to our lives. Thank you
Mrs. Harrison/Mom,
Is a frat role model. When I grow up I want to be just as caring, kind, courageous, and brave as her. She pushes everyone’s limits to test how much room they are willing to grow. Also, she is very good at doing her job but also get to know the kids that she works with. Best of wishes!
Two things Heather has taught me in my time working under her leadership are: 1) To know who I am, I have to know whose I am and 2) Culture is caught not taught. Heather is first and foremost a follower of Jesus and it defines her completely. She is obedient to all that the Lord asks of her, even when it is not something she would like to walk through. She teaches our students and staff this idea of identity because she is desperate for people to know and love Jesus. She is not willing to allow any student to be left behind, forgotten or passed over because she sees the value in each person as a child of God. The second idea is that culture is caught not taught. She shepherds her flock at MCS so well by leading by example. She has a desire to create a deep, loyal and committed community at MCS. She has done this not by saying this over and over, but by the ways in which she lives her life. Students and staff have followed her example and she has shifted our culture. She has created a culture of depth, selflessness, and a substantial love of Christ. Heather Harrison is a true life changer, and I am a better person for knowing and being led by her.
Heather Harrison embodies the term Life Changer! She genuinely seeks to see every student and staff member with the love and potential that God sees them with, and challenges each of us to do the same. She clearly seeks to follow Jesus’ example in every manner of her life, making her the true definition of a servant leader. Heather strives for excellence in every manner, setting high expectations for each of us, but then coming along side of us to help us reach them. Under her leadership, our school has thrived and our culture has changed. She has earned the respects of students, staff members, and parents alike because it is evident that she has our best interest at heart. There is no length she will not go to with the purpose of caring for our students. People feel comfortable around her, and are willing to open up to her as a trusted source. At the same time, she has an incredible sense of humor and understands how to relate people from all sets of circumstances.
Heather takes her calling as leader and mentor seriously, and pours herself out for those under her care. Some of our most prolific chapels are when God places a message on her heart, and she obediently shares with us. These messages often transform the hearts of our middle schoolers and the change on our campus is noticeable. Heather is a master encourager, but is also not afraid to have a hard conversation when necessary, speaking Biblical wisdom and truth into each matter. Both students and staff members have walked away from conversations with her, and experienced pivotal life changes going forward. I am one of them.
As an educator, Heather’s mind is sharp as a tack, but she constantly pushes herself to learn more so she can lead us in continuing our quest of being a premier Christian school. She has actually taken on our Professional Developments, and our middle school is better for it! I consider it an honor to work under and with her, and serve Jesus alongside her.
God has used Heather in mighty ways to shape the culture of our campus as it relates to a community of students, families, and staff members. She is a difference maker and a Life Changer!
Mrs. Harrison is one of the most influential staff members in our school and I feel she does her job perfectly. She is always kind and considerate to all the students and she handles her discipline well and fair.
Mrs. Harrison
Mrs. Harrison is very nice. She is very patient, and wants what's best for everyone. She is very understanding, when you have a problem she can listen to you and help you through it. You can come to her if you need help, or need to talk about anything. She is a great middle school principal who wants what's best for everyone. She helps our school grow in community, and makes sure every student is happy and never down. She helps with all school activities and makes sure our school is a safe environment. She makes sure everything is ready for our school after summer. She is a very good principle and a very kind person.
Mrs. Harrison has impacted many people everywhere not just me but our whole school community. When I entered junior high I was scared, nervous and always rejected everyone but Mrs. Harrison quickly changed that about me. Instead of just looking on the outside she goes in deeper forming a strong trust and relationship, she sees not what the person is but what they could be. At the beginning of the year Mrs. Harrison always gives a special chaple for us middle schoolers and every year I think she won’t be able to top the last but somehow she does. She impacts others to be the best they can be, to be themselves and not be scared or ashamed of what others think or say. Many times when I mess up she does not get frustrated but instead helps me find my mistake and correct it so that I can do the best I possibly can. I love Mrs. Harrison so much, she has impacted me and our whole school in ways I never imagined.
Vili Nakamoto
October 1, 2018
Mrs. Harrison
Mrs. Harrison has made a huge impact on my life when I came to this school in fourth grade. At the first chapel of this school year, she told us to impact to reach. She told us that we should put on Gods filter and not ours. She has been a huge help to me in sixth grade when i couldn’t find any of my classes. Mrs. Harrison has also been an example showing others how to live as a christlike character. In conclusion, Mrs. Harrison is a great example of a leader and a humble servent.
Mrs. Harrison has impacted me and the school in so many ways. One way that she has impacted me is when I was having a hard time with other teachers she just encouraged me to keep on going. Now I look and school with new and improved eyes. Also she can relate to so many students in middle school because she had a hard time in middle school too. Whenever I just need a hug or some encouragement she is always there for me. When I grow up I want to be just like her because she is such a good leader and person. Mrs Harrison has definitely made an impact on me for years to come with her leadership skills and her Godly character.
Mrs. Harrison is a great example to her peers and shows christ like qualities. The entire time I knew knew her she has lifted my spirits whenever I feel down and is a true friend to her students. She is funny, caring, and a beacon of light to everyone she sees. Mrs. Harrison has know problem going into great detail about stories she tells to teach a lesson. This life changer has shaped me into a more organized me and I couldn’t be more grateful. In conclusion, these are the reasons why Mrs. Harrison is a life changer and how she is a special friend.
Mrs. Harrison
My Principal Mrs. Harrison ia an amazing person, and i'm so glad she is my principle. She has been so helpful in nemours ways, i'm so thankful for her. One time during chapel i was not very interested at the beginning and i was not really listing, but once Mrs. Harrison started to talk i was very eager to listen to her. The first chapel of the year was the best one yet, she talked about our filters and how we look at other people. She included how we were looked at by others and that we have to be respectful and know that we are reflecting God. overall i am so thankful for Mrs. Harrison and am sad this is my last year with heras my Principal.
Mrs. Harrison has impacted my life in many ways. One way she did this was at the chapel at Rock Harbor this year. She made me realize how important it is to see things through God’s filter and to trust his opinion on things. Before that chapel I had never really thought about seeing things through a filter that was not mine but now I see how important it is to see things through God’s filter. Also she made me realize how I need to step up and be a good leader for the younger classes. And also how I need to set a good example for the younger classes.
She is a kind, loving, hard working, smart, nice woman of God. Mrs. Harrison has been so good to me through the ups and downs of my time at Mariners Christian School. I love hearing her preach the word of God to us and though us everyday of the year. She is always encouraging and she is always there for you. She is very knowing and she loves all of us so much. I have gotten in trouble quite A bit and she has always been there for me. I'm so glad that she got this award and I hope she can have a great year.
Mrs.Harrison has helped change my life in several ways. She is very insperational and last year in 7th grade she inspired me to take a class on leadership. She also inspired me to start taking school more seriously. She encourages people to live a life with God. as an 8th grader she has helped me have more faith in God and take school more seriously. It is obvious that MCS would not be the same without her.
Great Things
Mrs. Harrison is the kind of person you would always want to be around. She is always quick to correct her mistakes, and is the one who calls you out because she believes you can do it. She makes chapel alot more exciting. Se has the attitude of everything is possible in the eyes of God. Even when we get in trouble she is the kind of person that won't get mad at you she will just be disappointed of the decision you made. She won't yell at your she will just need what she needs to say in a calm action saying just enough for it to stick with you so you won't do it again. Mrs.Harrison is the best, caring, loving, principle that i have ever had. For being the head of a bunch of middle schoolers she makes her job look easy.
Ms. Harrison
Ms. Harrison has taken her time to talk to us about god. There has been good and bad times with her but she always handles it the way it should have been handled. She has talked about her life and how she finally wanted to spend her life and how she wanted to do it. No matter how she said it or said anything it made sense in many ways. Ms. Harrison is a great inspiration in many ways such as talking to us some of them i dont agree with but it ends up always working in the end. She is kind thoughtful fun and always there for you when you are down or not feeling like yourself.
Mrs. Harrison is a true inspiration. She is an example of someone who displays a Christ-like attitude. She is patient and forgiving, but also strong and courageous. When someone messes up or misbehaves, she will talk them through and try to understand what happened, and will try to teach us what the right thing to do is, rather then just punishing us. She is an individual who fully, truly cares wholeheartedly about our school community and environment. For that reason, she deserves this award.
I have seen Mrs. Harrison’s love and passion for being the principal at MCS for 5 years, and she is definitely a life changer. She is very passionate about everyone at MCS and cares for us, so much that she talks to us every Monday about what it is like being a leader and how we can be one. She has impacted everyone’s life, including mine, to be followers and ambassadors of Christ and to look at everything with a biblical worldview. In our chapels, she tells us about what our roles are in the school and how we can change MCS. Mrs. Harrison definitely deserves an award for being a great principal and impacting many lives at MCS.
Mrs. Harrison is an amazing principle and truly strives to make God the center of her life and spread the gospel to others. From when I first met Mrs. Harrison, her character has remained selfless and compassionate, you can easily see Jesus working through her life. She makes an effort to make all the students at MCS feel loved and appreciated and helps me see my value in God. At the moment, Mrs. Harrison is working in leadership training at MCS, guiding students like me to step out and take initiative in leading our campus. She has touched many young hearts and continues to influence and set an example in honor of the Lord. I know she is someone I can trust and look up to on a daily basis as she ultimately deserves this award. Mrs. Harrison has an undeniable passion for Christ and is truly a life changer for not only me, but everyone she encounters in her pursuit of glorifying God.
-8th Grade MCS Student
I have only known Mrs. Harrison for a little over a year, but have been blown away by her dedication and heart for our children! Every time she speaks you can hear and see how deeply she cares. It seems as if she always has the perfect thing to say to reach the students. She has an amazing ability to connect with both the children and adults. She is truly an inspiration to all!
As I stepped inside Mariners Christian School, I was overwhelmed by the construction and I didn’t know what to do as there were no kids there in the school. That day was when my family had to interview the principle of the school, and in my mind, I was thinking of different responses that she was going to ask me. We went inside a room and we were greeted warmly by the principal, Mrs. Harrison. She treated us with kindness and respect, as she asked us questions with thoughtfulness. Then she asked us, “What does it mean to be a Christian for you?” We were all silent, because we were not deeply religious. It also felt like she knew that we were not really devout Christians, since our answers to her questions shaped the views of us. After the interview, she warmly thanked us, said goodbye, and we left. Then, it was the first chapel of the year. After worship, Mrs. Harrison talked to the sixth, seventh, and eighth graders about the different filters that we saw through life, and how we need to see the filter of God. I thought about what she said, because my whole life was based on the filters of the world. Through the world’s filter, we sinned and did bad deeds. Realizing this, I vowed to change my life and live with God in my heart. Mrs. Harrison speech about the filters led my life into Christianity, and she has inspired me ever since that day of the chapel. She has changed and shaped my life with the influence of Christ.
Mrs Harrison once told me that she was given a choice to keep being who she was or to change and be better. In the same way I feel she gave me a choice back in 6th grade. She told me that she didn’t want me to be a bad person who is not thoughtful. She saw something in me that I thought I couldn’t be. She saw me with potential to be more. I left her office somewhat annoyed because I didn’t want a choice I wanted an answer. But I came to realize that she was not giving me a choice, but a way to the life that I needed. This choice made me realize I wanted more for my life, and that the path I thought I wanted was not reality it was a lie. And now, I try to be my best self every second that I can.
Mrs. Harrison is a life changer. She sets an extremely positive influence on Mariners Christian School. All the students here at MCS feel loved and accepted because of her willingness to reach out to us. She is definitely no ordinary principal. She doesn’t simply punish students, but she helps teach and guide them to make the right decisions. Mrs. Harrison is a principal students are not afraid of. Her compassion and kindness for middle schoolers is unfathomable. She encourages her students and urges them try new things instead of only caring about herself. As an 8th grader I am extremely thankful for such an amazing selfless principal. Here at MCS I feel safe, encouraged, grateful, and elated because of all the love Mrs. Harrison puts into our school. As a result, absolutely no one can compare to how amazing our principal is.
Heather Harrison is a difference maker! Why? Because she is faithful to serving her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It’s an honor to work under her leadership and care. She shepherds her students as well as her staff. She believes that God has great things planned for each and every one of us so she encourages growth in all of us. She is intentional about providing opportunities that create community, learning, and growth. She's not one to be satisfied with status quo because she knows we are capable of more. I can honestly say, Heather has single-handedly changed our middle school culture because of her willingness to hear and act on God’s call. She leads with purpose, believing deeply in her students' talents and abilities. It's a privilege to watch her work. Because of her faithfulness, our school is a better place. Students know that they truly belong to the middle school community. They know they are valued and cared for. They know they are made in God's image for reason and purpose. As a staff member, I am incredibly grateful to work for this amazing woman. She loves her students and community deeply, her wise council shepherds the flocks, and her servant's heart radiates strongly throughout the hallways. Heather Harrison is a life changer!
Mrs. Harrison has impacted my life in so many ways. She has always been there for me and always will be. I know now that I was so blessed to have gone to a school with her as my principal. I miss the environment she created at MCS now that I’m away from it. She has given me the ability to lead and learn well, and I appreciate everything she has done for me and my family.
My dad is the person who nominated him and i totally agree with this. she had changed my life greatly!
Mrs. Harrison is always welcoming to those that are new and she is really kind to everyone. She lifts everyone’s spirits and I think she is very deserving of this award.
Heather Harrison is a dedicated, fearless leader for the MCS Middle School. She is a visionary and inspires both her staff and her student body to soar to the heights! In her work with students, Heather sees the possibilities and not the limits. She sincerely desires God's best for each and every child, both academically and spiritually, and works tirelessly to ensure that all of their needs are met - covering everything she does with prayer. She is admired by all who know her, and she is 100% deserving of this award!
Mrs. Harrison is an amazing principal! She walks around trying to know as much about you as possible. If you go into her office for help, she will help you as much as she can. Today she was walking to some 6th graders saying hi to them and being nice. I have seen her help people and she has also helped me by asking if I knew where to go. For the 6 years I have been in elementary, I have never met a nicer or better principal. For my first chapel of 6th grade I thought she was just going to say something from a paper, but she just said it from her mind. Then I thought she just memorized it, but the way she spoke it out loud that impacted my heart to believe that God sent it to her. I have seen how people look up to her as a great leader, and I do too. She is a great leader and is a very good disciple of God. I'd like to thank her for all the work she's done to impact people's lives. THANK YOU!!!!!
Mrs. Harrison deserves this award. She is so thought and caring to us as students, she cares and wants to know all of our names. She is one of the best principals anyone could ever have, she looks at the bright and positive side of everything. The thought of her not being at this school and not our principal is terrible. She shows god love to everyone and in everything she does.Mrs.Harrison is the most helpful and humble person anyone could know. I know this because she can set a chapel up for us any day. I know that Mrs. Harrison is one of the best principals anyone could ever wish for at their school. Congratulations on being nominated for this award, I hope you do well and win the award for our school.
I have always known her as the principle upstairs but, the first time I heard her speak in our first chapel, I knew she was amazing. I don't think I have ever met a person who is so humble. During the chapel I listen to every word because, multiple people had told me that she was a amazing speaker. She care for everyone and does the best she can to learn every person at this school. Not only is she kind and caring but, she inspires young minds to grow in their faith. And anyone that meet her can tell she is very passionate about her job. This school is so blessed to have Msr.Harrison, and I believe that she deserves this award.
Mrs. Harrison is such an awesome principal to have at MCS. She always care about ALL her students, and knows ALL their names. As a student at MCS it means a lot to always know you have a principal that cares about you all the time. Mrs. Harrison is such a joy to have on MCS campus, and I hope that she continues to be a humble servant of the Lord always. She always has on God's filter always looking to see how she can improve people's day. Thank you Mrs. Harrison for being awesome
Mrs. Harrison is an amazing person. She cares to know who you are and wants to have a personal relationship with you. You can tell that she has the holy spirit living in her and that's her mission. Her main focus is her students. She wants us to grow closer to him and to know him. I mean, she can bring anyone together. She has such a big influence on us and it is such a good one too.She is so humble about things, so honest, and always has her best interest in mind. She is caring and wants to make our dreams come true. She inspires us to think outside of the box. She doesn't care about our past, she wants us to have a good future. Mrs.Harrison is the perfect person to win this award.
Mrs. Harrison is the strongest disciple of Christ I have ever met. She inspires me and many other students in their faith everyday and goes out of her way to make sure she has a personal relationship with each and every student. It is evident that God is using her to speak life into everyone she meets. Mrs. Harrison pours knowledge and truth into all her students and we are so lucky to have amazing to have amazing Mrs. Harrison as our principle. We love you Mrs. Harrison!
Mrs. Harrison deserves this award because she is so spiritual through all she does. From her powerful speeches to her saying hi in the halls, Mrs.Harrison is amazing. Especially, her speech about wearing God's filter. This was such a strong speech. Also, she is dedicated to loving God and others. Thank you Mrs. Harrison for all you do!
Mrs. Harrisson deserves this award because she is so devoted to her work. She also changes the life of all the students at her school and encourages her students to develop a strong relationship with God. Mrs.Harrison really does deserve this award.
She is concerned about students needs. She wants to learn about individual needs.
Mrs. Harrison i s dedicated to her job and getting to know every person in middle school. Even though I am only in 6th grade, I am looking forward to getting to know her. :) ;)
Mrs.Harrison is strong in her faith. She is an optimist and cares about her students.
Mrs. Harrison is amazing! She sees us for who we really are and doesn’t categorize us based on our choices. Her joy and compassion is contagious, which makes her a great leader. She loves God so well and constantly reminds us that we are His and we are important, which means a lot to us. She has helped me be able to see others without a negative view and she is so kind to everyone. Her didcation to us is incredible and it is hard not to be happy when you’re around her. Every time she speaks in chapel it feels like she’s speaking directly to you and it is so moving. She has brought so much unity to our middle school and I can’t imagine what my experience would be like without her. She pushes us to peruse God and encourages us through everything we do. She is always there for us and is always open to listen and pray and help us through all the hard things we face. Thank you so much Mrs. Harrison!
Mrs. Harrison is amazing! She has changed our school and has changed and me. She is a great principal and does her job very well. She also cares about every single person in our middle school, and knows them by name. I really think she should be the life changer of the year.
Mrs. Harrison is the perfect example for this award. She demonstrates helpfulness, and being the most supportive principal ever. One example, is when she helped me switch my classes in one day when she could have been doing anything else she read my email and helped me change my classes. Mrs. Harrison is one of the most hard-working person I know. She does everything she can to make middle school the best!
Thank you so much for everything you’ve done for us Mrs Harrison. You’re always so sweet and have brought me closer to God throughout my middle school years. You’re so passionate about everything you talk about in chapel, and show how much you care about us. you deserve this!
Mrs. Harrison is the best principal ever! I recently moved from Michigan and I was blown away for how much an amazing person Mrs. Harrison is so caring and to me and everyone around her. She is so accepting of everyone’s ideas and what people have to say to improve the school and events on campus. She is a kind and loving person that cares deeply about every single person at this school. Thank you for all your hard work and commitment to this school. Thank you so much for everything! Congratulations!
Mrs. Harrison is an amazing principal and I am a new student this year she has been very welcoming and kind. She spoke and amazing message on the first Friday of school and I am still looking back on that message. She does her best to meet the needs of all the students and is doing amazing things with our school. I am so glad to have her as our principle.
Mrs. Harrison deserves this award because of her effort she has put into this school. She has always have had a welcoming, and heartwarming attitude, even with the construction going on. Thank you for always caring for every student.
Mrs. Harrison is an amazing and kind principle. She is very encouraging and gives good messages at chaple especially the fall kickoff chaple. Her words at chaple have changed many lives and helped a lot of people to put on Gods filter.
Mrs. Harrison is more than deserving of this award. Every day, she impacts us middle schoolers here at Mariners Christian School. Weather she’s giving us inspirational speeches during chapel, or motivating us to do our best, Mrs. Harrison always sees things through God’s filter- and encourages us to do the same. She is an amazing and essential part of our school community. Thank you Mrs. Harrison!
Hi Mrs. Harrison. You are so kind and loving, you allways brightened my day when I see you in the hallway. You never stop giving up on us students and we always love you.
From: Caleb
Mrs. Harrison you are an amazing princable for the middle school at mariners scrishtan school. You had a Greta talk a rock harbor at the start of school and I really enjoyed it.zyour filters was so good and I really related to it. Also you are very welcoming to me as a new student to mariners shristan school. Also you are helping everyone in this middle school be a better person. This is why I vote for Mrs. Harrison.
I think she should be nominated life changer of the year, because she already is, because she organizes everything, like the fall kickoff and she talks about very important things, like talking about the filters.
Heather Harrison has inspired me to be amazed by God’s creation and that we should see each other in God’s filter. Thank you for being the best principal I could ever have!
You are a great principal your very welcoming to me as a new kid.
Mrs. Harrison is a very kind and compelling person. When she talks for chapel her message is so impactful for everyone and including me, one of them is putting on God’s filter which I could relate to a lot. She has helped me grow and become a better person in and out of class.
Mrs. Harrison is an amazing principal at our school. She always very loving, kind and considerate of all of us students! Also when she speaks in chapel her message is always powerful, truthful and relatable.
Thank you for all that you do for our school!
Thank you for being super nice.
You are very nice. I don’t know much about you, I’m new.
She has created a place surrounded by Jesus Truely one of a kind
Jesus is her #1 priority.
Mrs. Harrison is the best principle ever! She is so open at chapels and has said some really great things there! She is so caring and understanding! I love school spirit! And how she puts the students first. She cares about our faith and feelings. Congratulations Mrs. Harrison!
Mrs. Harrison is such a life changer. She is always so helpful and kind to all of us. I appreciate her so much as she has really helped me. She is such a great and example of a leader and is truly a life changer. She is always so happy and never sad. I have never seen her be rude. She is so wonderful and just amazing. We love Mrs. Harrison so much. She truly deserves this award more than anyone.
Mrs. Harrison is a amazing and has a heart for all people. She has the most impact on students and everyone her heart is full of the Holy Spirit. She talks about God like no one.
Mrs. Harrison, you are so committed to your school, teachers, parents, and especially students! You deserve this award more than any other person. You will go out of your way to do what's best for us students, and making every event fun. You are also so faithful and compassionate to the Lord. Your chapels are incredibly impacting, even though I've only listened to one chapel, I can already tell. Mrs. Harrison deserves this award 100%!
Dear Mrs. Harrison,
When you prayed and talked and spoke at chapel, it was amazing. Usually when I volunteer to pray in class, I usually have no idea what to say, and I usually say the same things. I can't believe how you kept everybody engaged and everybody, I can tell, felt God's presence. EVERYTHING you said was unbelievable and life changing, you really deserve and earned this award. Talking about changing your filters and putting God's on, I bet everyone is trying to do that. You are such a great person!
Congratulations!
Ashley Turner
Mrs. Harrison is so unbelievable at what she does and deserves this award more than anybody. She is devoted to students and staff and knowing their names. When I had my 2nd open heart surgery she was checking in on me weekly. And she also came up with things that I never would of thought of when I was entering middle school. Within a week I was comfortable with all of the staff but especially Mrs Harrison. She just has the it factor about her. And nobody comes even close to winning this award. Thank you so much Mrs. Harrison.
Mrs. Harrison,
your chapel changed me and now I always want to put on God's filter. You totally deserved this nomination and I'm so happy for you.
Ava Biagiotti
Dear Mrs. Harrison,
You impact my school and faith in many ways! Your chapels are so impacting it seems as if the Holy Spirit is flowing through your veins. You also make sure that mcs has the best academic and faith on the block. Your a blessing and light to other. Best of luck!
Ava Nunez:]
Mrs.Harrison!
Congratulations on this HUGE nomination!! I'm so joyful, happy and excited for you. You 100% deserve this!! You are such a life changer and a blessing to have here at MCS! Well I really hope all is well and good luck!!
Love, Nancy Volner:)
Hello Mrs. Harrison,
I just wanted to thank you so much for all you do for us. I am so proud of you, i just wanted to tell you are the the person who deserves this award the most. During the time I had crutches because I broke my toe, you would always ask how i'm doing and if it is getting better. That just made me feel so important, special, and loved. During your chapel i was just so blown away on how you spoke and how the Holy Spirit justed worked on you and on me. Thank you so much for all you do.
Sincerely, Makenna Milne
Mrs.Harrison , you are so selfless and compassionate , I am not surprised you have won this award . May God bless your coming days.
Mrs.Harrison deserves this award more than anyone because she is so devoted to what she does and is so nice and loving. She also does what is best for us and always is planning fun stuff for all the middle schoolers. She always listens to God and does what is best for her and the teachers. She loves praying and is a follower of Jesus and God she is always praying and is so Godly.
your very kind,selfless,helpful,you show gods love,an awesome role model,and much much more. I am looking forward to getting to know you.
You deserve this more than anyone.You are the most kind person out of anyone I know. If I could look up to anyone it would be you!!!
I appreciate how much you've done for this school and how selfless you are.
Mrs. Harrison makes an effort to make us know that we are valued by God and deserve honor from others. When she speaks in chapel she doesn’t crumb coat it, she speaks right into our hearts and minds. She has a passion for her job because she knows that a good education is great, but a better relationship with Christ is an even better achievement. She goes out of her way to connect with me every time I walk past her office. She values us so much and is very deserving of this nomination. Congratulations!
I’m a new student here but for the time that I have been here at this school Mrs. Harrison has been so amazing and inspiring. As a new student I feel that Mrs. Harrison has done an amazing job with helping me fit in and feel at home. I’ve been to many different schools in my life time and had many different principals they where “average”. In my opinion she is probrobly the warmest and kindest principal that I’ve ever had.
Mrs. Harrison definently deserves this award!! She is so caring toward us and she makes us feel so loved and welcome at our school. She’s also very inspiring for us middle schoolers. She points us to Jesus and let’s us know that no matter what she’ll always be there for us. She is such an incredible person and principal. I really hope that she wins this award because she has definently earned it.
Mrs. Harrison makes an effort to make us know that we are valued by God and deserve honor from others. When she speaks in chapel she doesn’t crumb coat it, she speaks right into our hearts and minds. She has a passion for her job because she knows that a good education is great, but a better relationship with Christ is an even better achievement. She goes out of her way to connect with me every time I walk past her office. She values us so much and is very deserving of this nomination. Congratulations!
Mrs Harrison is the best principal you could ever get! She is kind, caring, helpful, Godly, smart, and a big life changer to all of the MCS students. She deserves this award more than anyone else! With her huge heart, she can change and conquer anything! She has taught me and everyone so much about God and she’s the best role model ever! I know that if she got this award she would be so humble with it and give all the glory to God. She has taught us that we are valued and now it’s time to show her that she is valued! She loves all of us so much and has impacted every single one of us greatly!... SHE IS TRULY A LIFE CHANGER!
She is the best Middle School principal you could ask for and she is always caring for you. Mrs. Harrison definitely deserves this award for her amazing qualities such as kindness and compassion.
I think that Mrs. Harrison should get this award because she has done so much for me for as long as I have been in middle school. She is always reminding us that we are all unique and are all loved. Also, she is a very Godly person and is always telling us that we are made in HIS image and we are wonderfully made. That He has a purpose for us and that there is a reason God put us at this school and met Mrs. Harrison.
Mrs. Harrison is kind, caring, trustworthy, and the best principal ever! She listens to every thing students have to say, and if we are having troubles within our families or somewhere else in our lives, she is happy to pray for us. When she speaks in Chapel she shares her emotions and beliefs with everyone, and encourages us to do it as well. She also wants to make our middle school years as fun as possible by allowing things like Share To Wear, and many fun electives for us to choose from. Overall, if you want to give an award for best Life Changer ever, Mrs. Harrison is the best!
She is very caring about all the students and has very good chapels. She loves everyone and does the best for our school. Also she goes above and beyond the call of duty to make school fun but most of all, centered around God. She tells us that we are loved and are called for greatness. As you can see she is very deserving of this award.
Mrs. Harrison deserves this award so much because she is an amazing leader. She makes all of us feel special and valuable. During chapel, she speaks from her heart and really is inspiring to me. It’s so evident that she loves the Lord and she’s not afraid to bring anyone to Jesus. She pushes all the middle school students to grow in our maturity, in wisdom, and in favor with God. We are so proud of you, Mrs. Harrison and will always be the best leader in our hearts.
She is such a great principal and thank you for being such a great principal and leader and you are inspiring us to know and love God even more. And for helping us through our hard times and for loving all of us the same. Thank you for loving us and caring for our school and community. Mrs. Harrison is such a great principal and I think she should be voted for for this award.
Mrs. Harrison is such an amazing principal. I can’t believe what she’s done for us. She makes us all included in the MCS family and never leaves anyone felt left out. Mrs. Harrison has such a kind, gentle, loving heart for everyone no matter what. She supports us all to help people in need that don’t have as much as we do. I really appreciate Mrs. Harrison being our middle school principal!!!
Mrs. Harrison deserves this award because she is an amazing principle. She also has inspiring chapel speeches that she does in a fun way. Also, after she speaks in chapel, I feel changed and impacted by it. Mrs. Harrison is a true life changer and should get this award. Congratulations, Mrs. Harrison.
She tells me that I matter and that I don’t need a filter because God loves me for who I am. She has been supportive of everyone this year.
Hi Mrs. Harrison I am so happy that you are here for us at our school you have really changed my life as well as many others. You really motivated all of us to be better people and to know God. You also inspired us to know God better. You deserve this reward because you are an amazing person and a true life changer.
She is a very nice principal who cares about the safety of her students. She looks out for others and helps people who are struggling with a problem. I am very glad that she is my principal and I hope she continues to be my principal.
She has been very helpful to me and my famil. She is a great teacher as well as motivational speaker.
Mrs Harrison is an amazing person; she has a huge heart and deserves this award more than anyone. She takes the theme to get to know you, and always makes us feel valued. Mrs Harrison is an amazing speaker, and always says stuff from the heart. We love you Mrs Harrison!
Mrs Harrison is so supportive and involved. She can always be seen in the hallways chatting and greeting students. She avidly guides eighth graders through leadership in our school, and is always open to suggestion on how MCS can be better.
I strongly believe that Mrs. Harrison deserves this award. One of the top reasons why she should get it is because she has extremely changed our view on many thing and has helped me grow in my faith through my time so far in middle school. All in all there is no better person that Mrs. Harrison to receive this amazing award.
Mrs. Harrison is a very deserving person for this award. She is an amazing Godly person with a kind heart. She cares about each and every person and does all she can for us. She has impacted many people in numerous ways. She is a role model for the students and a helper to all. I think that she is the best person to win this award.
She has molded me and showed me how to be respectful
She’s the best principle in the nation! She’s always kind and warm heated in everyone action she does. She always encourages everyone to be brave and never be ashamed. Thank you Mrs. Harrison for what you have done for us! We all love you! Thank you for being the light for everyone and being joyful. MCS truly appreciates your love and all the things you gave us! Congratulations!
Mrs.Harrison, when I first came to middle school I was nervous, but on Meet the Teacher Day I saw you in the hallway and your warm welcome made me feel not as nervous.Mrs.Harrison is the best middle school principle there could be she has such a big heart.You deserve this award
This is my first year in middle school and already Mrs Harrison has showed me and all 6th graders that she cares and loves us all. She cares for the students she will do anything in her power to help just one kid out of 288 people. That is amazing that she does that. She loves the lord with all her heart. Also she try's to know all of the students names. It was the first week of middle school and she comes into our math class and says to me "Zach what are you working on." And I was like wow. I really truly not just because she is my principal but because she loves every single kid. If any other principal is like her or better I would be very very very impressed with that principal.bottom line i think Mrs Harrison should win the lifechanger award.
Mrs. Harrison is so nice a kind she wants to get to know you. She is there for everyone always if you need her. She is the best principal ever she makes school fun. Mrs. Harrison is a great person and is good at teaching messages in chapel. Everyone is so thankful that God sent her to this school.
I have know Mrs. Harrison for almost one month and so far my life has had a major change. The way Mrs. Harrison talks at chapel is life changing. During chapel on fall kick off Mrs. Harrison gave a speech, and this was not just a speech it was "The Life Changing Speech". During that speech I was moved and when i went home something was different and it was that my faith was 100% stronger. Thank you Mrs. Harrison for all you do for us as kids. You are definitely someone God has needed me to meet and I am so glad I did.
Dear
Mrs. Harrison I want to congratulate you for being nominated for this life changing award. If you ask me you deserve it. You are truly a great person and you deserve to be known as a great person by the whole country actually you deserve to be known by the whole world. You are a great principal and a person I look forward to see every day for the rest of the school year.I hope you win this life changing award you deserve it.
From Lucas Cobb
Mrs. Harrison,
You are the funnest principle I've even had. You have the best ideas and you care so much about us. You show God's spirit all around you. I'm so happy you got an award you deserved. God bless you and your family.
-Avery Meade
This is my first year in MCS middle school and I had no clue who Mrs Harrison even was. Then we had our first chapel and I thought to myself wow this principle is so cool this will be a great first year in middle school. Congrats on award Mrs Harrison!
Mrs. Harrison.You are such a difference maker, even in these first few weeks of middle school I have felt very cared for from you.Your talk in the first capel really stood out to me in many new ways, you deserve this award.
Mrs. Harrison you deserve this award. Your so hard-working and you are the one who makes this school fun. And though I haven´t properly met you, I´ve heard amazing things about you. Like how you try to know each student by their name. Most principals wouldn´t care about that, but you do. Keep shining God´s light through your actions and words, and never stop loving God.
-Lillian S. (6th)
Dear Mrs. Harrison,
You have done so much for us, and I want to thank you for everything you have done for us, and everything you have poured into me.
-Sophie 6G
Thank you so much for being our principle! I loved your life-changing chapel.
Dear, Mrs.Harrison
You are a great middle school principal and always make every ones day.You touched every ones heart in the best chapel of the year in the year in my opinion.You deserve this award and God will guide you to do much greater things in the future and he will guide you through his footsteps.Great job on getting nominated for this award.
From, Luke Doyle
Dear Mrs. Harrison
You are a very nice person and very compassionate and kind. On fall kickoff when you preached it was very touching and true. Thanks for being a principle that checks in and wants to connect with the students.Lastly thanks for showing Gods love to everyone here and congratulations.
I think that Mrs. Harrison should win this award because she truly cares us students and she dedicates herself to making MCS a better place. She is so loving to all the students including elementary and really helps us know God better and grow in our relationships with him.
I think Mrs.Harrison should win life changer of the year because cares about other people before her. I am new to Mariners Christian School, but I think that she is caring, friendly and welcoming. Mrs. Harrison is also a very good speaker.
Mrs.Harrison deserves this award because she makes everyone a friend. She loves everyone and try’s to make everyone feel welcomed and happy. She always succeededs! She is so nice a kind and shares Gods light every single day. She loves God and I can tell because she respects Jesus in all her actions.
You are the best principle I could ask for
Mrs. Harrison is the best principal that I have had because I came from a public school who never had a principal that cared for the whole school. The environment that she has created is amazing because she is so loving and caring for everyone. I love having a principal who engages with us and is supportive for us.
Dear Mrs.Harrison, thank you for being this school’s principal and thank you for being nice and getting to know us especially the new kids. Thank you for being a great principal.
From, Avah Smith
Mrs Harrison deserves this award because she shines the light of God to everyone.
You are the best principal ever! You are so nice so caring and much more! I thank you for all the stuff you do for us!
Mrs Harrison is very inclusive kind and caring voto for mrs Harrison
I think that she should win because she is a very amazing, kind, joyful person. She always cares about the whole school and is always making sure everyone is included.
You are the best principle!!!! You are kind, caring and helpful. You make us all feel good.
Mrs. Harrison,
You are the best principle ever!!!!! You are so carrying to everyone, and you are nice to everyone, and I really like the footloose video!!!
I think mrs. Harrison should win this award because she is a great speaker.
Mrs. Harrison is awesome! She deserves this award because she is compassionate, caring, helpful, and super God loving. Mrs. Harrison shows these character traits by being loving to everyone and being caring throughout her adoption process.
Mrs. Harrison has changed lives in our middle school. She has a heart that is thinking about God and her students 24 7. She wants to help everyone grow in their relationship with God and make their paths straight.
mrs.Harrison is an amazing person that I am blessed to know and have in my life. I am new to MCS this year and she has helped me so much since the first day of school and ever since the first chapel she has made such an impact between me and God. I was at a non religious school and did not have a strong connection with God, I didn't know a lot on Jesus, and i didn't know anything really about the bible. I wanted to be closer with God and on our first day of chapel she helped me become closer and make our relationship as strong as it is today and right now. I know she will still help me and guide me the rest of the year and impact a lot on our relationship with God.
Mrs Harrison is an influence on people and has a heart of Gold. She tells everyone to do the right thing and she taught me to follow God and is a great person. She helps students when their new and deserves that award.
Mrs. Harrison is a very devoted person. She is devoted to God, and all the students.I love how she trusts God and is HIS. She is a good example of using God's filter and she definitely is a person I look up to. God has really blessed us by putting her in our life!
Mrs. Harrison is a wonderful person. In just the first week of school, I have noticed that Mrs.harrison is. Helpful,shows God's love,compassionate,and caring just to name a few. Mrs.Harrison is the best principal ever!!!!!!!!!!
Dear Mrs. Harrison,
I loved our chapel last friday! Your such a great principal, and I think that you very much deserve this this award.
Mrs. Harrison is one of the most helpful, caring, compassionate, God sporter I have ever meet. The first week of school there was a chapel that she spoke in that was the best chapel that I have ever been to. If I make a mistake she will try to help you. She is a life changer.
Thank you so much for your time and effort. You put your life into our school, and I see every chapel that God i doing something very special in your life. All of us hear love you are here at our school. Thank you so much!!!!!
Dear Mrs. Harrison,
Thank you so much for our chapel on the first Friday. It meant so much to me and so many others. I'm looking forward to having another amazing chapel like that.
Thank you, Ashley
thank you for your time and saying hi to me whenever you see me. you are the heart of this school and make my life better
Mrs. Harrison motivated me during the first chapel at Rock Harbor. She puts her heart soul and mind into this school.
I do not know Mrs. Harrison very well but the words she said at the Rock Harbor chapel are staying in my heart, mind, and soul for ever. I know that she is a kind hearted, amazing, and happy person. I think she deserves this award more than anyone.
she is very compassionate in everything she does.
She is very nice and shows God's love in many ways and is very compassionate and compassionate. Also she is helpful and God uses her in many ways.
God uses her in many ways.
Mrs.Harrison is such an amazing, nice, caring, smart, funny, and passionate person. She definitely deserves this award! Mrs. Harrison respects us and cares about us lots she shows that she will always be there for us. One thing that really stands out to me is her messages in chapel she is very inspirational. Thank you for always being there for us! Congratulations Mrs. Harrison!
You are very encouraging to me and many of others. I love that you encourage us to be more like God. Some examples were trying to put on HIS filter. I think that is a very impactful message to us and me. I hope you know that you mean a lot to me/ others. The talk about His filter was so inspiring and it really touched me through many emotions. Thanks again for many inspiring moments and chapels.
Mrs. Harrison is a life changer because she help us with our faith and puts us before herself she loves God very much. In her speeches she teaches new things and is very meaningful in her journey and ours.
Mrs. Harrison is one of the kindest, most loving people I know! She’s more than well desereved to get that award! Her heart is certainly belonges to the Lord for it cares for everyone in this school. She truly loves everyone with all her heart and is willing to take the time to help others and make everyone happy and full of joy. Whenever she speaks in chapel, Mrs. Harrison allows us all to see God preaching the gospel through her. It impacts us all and makes me want to be a better follower of Christ. She makes sure we all know we are special in God’s eyes and deserve respect. Anyways, she defiantly deserves the award. Thank you so much for everything and congratulations, Mrs. Harrison!
Mrs. Harrison is amazing and a life changer.
Even though I am new to Mariners Christian School I can tell that Mrs. Harrison is a good person. She is so loving and caring to everyone she is around. She encourages us to be more like God and not be drawn to Satan. I also loved the Fall Kickoff when you told us to put on HIS filter. You deserve this award more than anybody.
Mrs. Harrison is such an amazing person. She has spoke many influential speeches that affected all the students and Definitely affected me. A specific example is at Fall kickoff where she talked about how we need to take off our filters and put on Gods. This stood out to me and I was very grateful that she spoke. I want to say that Mrs. Harrison deserves this award for many amazing reasons!
Mrs Harrison is very good principal and knows a lot about God. She teaches us how to put on his filter this year in the Fall Kickoff this year. She is a kind and sweet person who is very Godly.
You have been so helpful to so many people and especially to me. Helping me through hard times and struggles, and praying with and for me. Your speech at fall kickoff really stuck out to me and stuck with me until today. You are a strong speaker and have a strong connection with God. You are worthy if this nomination and you deserve to win! Good luck and God is with you!
Mrs. Harrison is truly the best! She is the most supportive, encouraging, and kindest person. Her chapels she speaks in, our crazy powerful to me! She cares for each and every student at our school and puts God before her in everything. God has really blessed our school with an AMAZING principal! She has been so caring and impactful to me! We love Mrs. Harrison.
Mrs. Harrison deserves this award because she is the best principal ever. When I was new at Mariners Christian School, Mrs. Harrison made sure that I was welcomed with opened arms, and did a great job of helping me find great friends. Mariners Christian School would never be the same without her.
Mrs Harrison is very good principal and knows a lot about God. She teaches us how to put on his filter this year in the Fall Kickoff this year. She is a kind and sweet person who is very Godly.
I am so happy for you that you got this award! You were such a good speaker at the fall Kickoff thing before we started playing. Hope the best!
Owen
Mrs. Harrison is a life changer because she encourages us, makes things easy for us to understand, and she also speaks about God in a way I have never heard before. Her way with words is so amazing and she helps us understand Gods glory from a middle school point of view. She makes our school a better place, and seeing her face every day lights up our school. I am so grateful to have Mrs Harrison at our school!
Mrs.Harrison is a great leader. She cares very much about all of us. She is a great speaker in chapels and encourages us to be more like God and love on each other. Mrs. Harrison is a really good person I hope she wins!
Thank you so much for being so supportive and you talk was so good at Fall Kickoff.
You're such a great principle! You are so kind and compassionate. You have truly changed lots of lives in this school, and you deserve this award. I hope that you get this award and that you would be humble about it. Best of luck, Max
We thank you for being an inspiration for the school as well as doing everything in the background. We just want the change to thank you.
- Finian Tran
I don’t know what is is about you Mrs. Harrison but I love your attitude and sense of humor. You make middle school fun with all of you crazy dress up days and activities. You always get everyone engaged in what you are saying. You are so wise and have a very strong faith in Jesus. You help other Middle schoolers grow in you faith with your impactful Chapel services. Also you are a working mom and still do. a great job being a principle. xoxo, Cami
Mrs. Harrison is the best because she makes time for us. Most principals are busy and don’t have time. But she does and she cares. She Mother’s the school in the most careing and Christ like ways. I feel like Christ is pouring in when she speaks the word. She is the best principal.
Even if students don’t see it, Mrs. Harrison has helped all of us come closer to God. A personal experience is when she spoke during our school’s Spiritual Emphasis Week. Her message really hit me and show me a different perspective on life.
Mrs. Harrison is a God like character. In addition, she always makes time for you no matter what and she wants the absolute best for you. She supports every single one of us and is welcoming and loves to talk to people and is open for anything. She is the best principal I could ask for because I know she always has time for me.
Thank you for caring for me through hard times.
Mrs. Harrison is such a cool person. She always finds time for all her students. Also she is always helping us be more like Christ. I hope she wins!!!!
Mrs. Harrison deserves this award more than anyone! She is the best principle you’ll ever get. She is so sweet, loving, and caring to everyone. She has a huge heart and is so Godly. She is so encouraging and supportive. Whenever she speaks in chapel or you just have a small conversation with her, it is so impactful because she values us so much. She makes it so clear that she values us and will always be there for us which is such a treasure. Congratulations Mrs. Harrison! You deserve this award so much!
Mrs. Harrison, you have always been there for each of us, caring about us individually. You put in all your effort and ideas to impact our lives and the school year. Every time you speak in Chapel it moves me and so many others. I can always count on you to help me through a struggle and lead me well. And above all it’s the best when you break out into dance! I don’t know what my middle school experience would have been without you. Thank you so much for everything!
I have worked under many administrators in my career as a science teacher, even ones I thought were incredible. Heather blows them out of the water. She has a passion for education that is unmatched. She has a servants heart that shows she is not there for herself, or just because she likes being in charge. She pushes her staff and every student hard, but from a place of love. She wants everyone to be successful, not just academically but in life and she has no problem calling us out to help mold us into who we can become. She makes teaching and learning fun, whether it be teaching the staff a dance or dressing like Wonder Woman for picture day. Heather knows every student....not just like their names, but the strengths and their struggles. With this connection she reaches into each student's life with a personal connection that allows her to push them where they did not know they could be pushed. I don't know how she does it all, especially with a TKer, middle schooler, and high schooler at home, but she does it, and she does it exceptionally. What a blessing it is that the heart of our school is such a heart as hers. Few people I can think of have had such a strong impact on so many lives....she truly is a life changer!
Thank you for taking care of our school. You are always are easy to talk too. Also when you speak in chapel it's very inspiring. When i go home I still think about chapels when i get home. Thank you again.
In my 1 year here in being in middle school, Mrs. Harrison has motivated me through her talks at chapel. I remember her talk at Spiritual emphasis, it touched me emotionally. The most impactful lesson that she taught me was to have Gods filter on. She taught us that you should always have Gods filter on because it´s good to see through His eyes. Mrs. Harrison has played a big part in middle school life.
Luke Caruthers
Mrs. Harrison
One special moment that I got to experience because of Mrs harrison was spiritual emphasis week. It really opened my eyes when she spoke about how we can accept God and his kingdom. I also think that whenever she speaks, I feel changed. Her speeches, talks, and advice is truly vital to a christian life. She is truly a life changer and deserves this award 100 percent.
Last year I missed a lot of school because of me getting diabetes. So I didn’t have the best grade because of it and some people thought that I should repeat 6th grade but Mrs. Harrison said that I did not have to. So now I am in 7th grade with all A’s and my diabetes is getting so much better. So I thank Mrs. Harrison for letting me go into 7th grade.
Noah Anderson
Mariners christian
7-5
Mrs. Harrison
I think that mrs harrison should be nominated to be life changer because she has changed my life and many others. She has changed my when she has came beside me and helped me when i was going through many rough times at school. At many of are school chapels she has taught us to be with god even when satan is telling us to come with him.
One memorable part of being at MCS with Mrs. Harrison was, one time last year (6th grade) i got in trouble. Instead of Mrs. Harrison being upset and disappointed in me she just helped me to not make the same mistake again. Mrs. Harrison also listens to everyone and every little comment, she makes sure to be uplifting and loving. Personally i look up to Mrs.Harrison as a role model because she has turned this warehouse/school into a place where we can come and be joined by God every second of our day.
Mrs. Harrison’s amazing act
I remember one time when I had a big problem. I had a big problem and she was there to help me. I was being put down a grade, and she was there to help. Mrs. Harrison was there to help. You see, I was constantly tired of doing homework and would not do it. And no matter what happened i would try getting out of it or just pretend it was not there. When the last day of school came regret started bottling up inside me. Why did I not just get it over with or do it anyway. But Mrs. Harrison fought for me and now I am in the same grade with the same friends but one thing changed my attitude toward homework. I was given special support to help me achieve more and Mrs. harrison reminded me that she would always be in her office and there if i needed help or felt too stressed ever again. I remember one time when i had a big problem. I had a big problem and she was there to help. I was being put down a grade and she was there to help. Mrs. Harrison was there to help.
Mrs. Harrison is an amazing person. She is kind, compassionate, loving, and caring. She has helped me through a lot. I was in a tough situation and she was kind and loving toward me. I didn't really know where I fit in and she helped me. I love this school because I know people are their to talk to. She has a great personality she is also funny. I love getting in a conversation with her.
Thank You Mrs. Harrison
Mrs. Harrison, you are an amazing, strong, and courageous woman. You’ve made this school a great one. For example, when I first came into middle school, you were so caring and nice to me and made me feel welcome. You’re always nice to the students and staff here at the school. You bring this light to this school everyone is very lucky to have you as our middle school principal. Your daughters are very lucky to have you as a mother. And your daughters are very loving as well. I wonder where they get it from. I love when you do chapels, it’s so meaningful. My favorite chapel that you’ve spoken in was the one about “filters” and how you shouldn’t hide your true self. And that really impacted me and that I shouldn’t hide my identity. I’m now being my true self around other people and I like it. And whenever I see you, you're always smiling. I just want to say thank for everything you have done for this school. You’ve impacted so many lives including mine. Thank you Mrs. Harrison!
Love Veronica Parks
I remember one time during grade we had our first chapel Mrs. Harrison was talking about filters and how we shouldn’t use our own filter but use God's filter. This really stuck to me because it just really made me happy and start thinking more deeply and i started thinking how I use to think that a lot of filters never stuck to me and i thought that it was just me, but when she started talking about Gods filter I started become more self confident.
Throughout my journey of life, Mrs. Harrison has abundantly impacted my journey from elementary school to junior high variously. For example, towards the middle of summer, me and my parents attended a conference that Mrs. Harrison was holding. I felt nervous about going to the school, how I was going to do in the conference, and if I could get into the school. But when I was in the conference room speaking with my parents and Mrs. Harrison, I felt at home and felt comfort somewhat in between. And when I got into the school, I felt happy and knew that this was the school meant for me. And every so often, I see Mrs. Harrison smile at me and it makes me appreciate her.
Mrs. Harrison, you have helped us all in one way or another. But for me, you have helped me by letting me return to this school and see my friends again and learn a good education. You do a great job at running the school, and you are also very nice to everyone. I am thankful that I have you as our principal. You are a good person, a good parent, and a good principal.
From, George P
About Mrs.Harrison
I remember Mrs.Harrison from chapel on fall kick off. When she talked about putting on God’s filter and by that she means what would God do in whatever situation your in. She really cared about all of use and because when she talked to use she was crying because she really wanted the best for us.
By: Kyle Klein
Mrs . Harrison changed my life when it was fall kick off and when she talked about the filters and putting God’s on instead of living with our own. She showed me how to be a light to others and God . I've been living this out wherever I go either on campus or outside of school. Thank you Mrs. Harrison for being kind and welcoming me into middle school and others who are new to this school. Now I think twice to see if I'm living out God's filter always. Congratulations for winning this incredible award !!
Dear Mrs.Harrison,
Thank you for impacting my life by welcoming me into the school. At the being of school we had the fall kick off and you talked about putting on god filter. You opened my eyes to see all the wrong things I have done thank you. I’m looking forward to being at MCS.
Love,Tessa Hellriegel
Mrs. Harrison has a great reputation because everybody in my school thinks she is the best principle because she is a strong christian and she is a very nice person. In chapel she talked about how we should take off our filter and put on God's filter. I see why Mrs.Harrison is the principal. Mrs. Harrison is known for her great personality. Mrs. Harrison will always be the best principal. I think Mrs. Harrison deserved the award.
Mrs. Harrison has impacted my life in so many ways and I just met her 4 weeks ago. Mrs. Harrison spoke at a special chapel at Rock Harbor that was about “filters”. In that chapel she talked about how sometimes people look at people through “filters” and judge people and that we need to see people through God’s “filters” and not look at people on the negative side. After that I felt more connected to God and to my MCS Middle School family. I feel that Mrs. Harrison really deserves to win the Life Changing Award because not just because she is a amazing principal but, she likes to have fun with the students too! -Chloe Mora
Mrs. Harrison is really cool. She does chapel at our school and I could bet you a million dollars that after she teaches chapel every single person thinks about what she said. I know her really well for me to know that she is 100% faithful to the Lord. There could not be a better principal at MCS to goof around with, and when someone needs prayer she is the one to go to. If Mrs. Harrison left the school I would go to whatever school she would be principal at. Mrs. Harrison has certainly changed my life. She deserves this award. If she does not get it then give her a cruise ship. Because her love for God is bigger than that.
----Myles Shelton
Mis.Harrison is the best principal I could ask for because she did a very good job a chalple. She talk about putting God's filter on taking our filter off. When I had a interview with her she was really positive and felt like she wanted me at this school. I think that she deserves to get the most impacted life award. Sometimes I see her in the halls and say hi and she is really nice to everyone in the school. That is why I think she deserves the most impacted life award
Congratulations to Mrs. Harrison on changing many lives. She has impacted my life in so many ways. She made the first chapel of the year so powerful. She shared to us that we should always be looking through God's filter. Before i was always afraid of what people think of me but she taught me not to be. She deserves this award in so many different ways. Great Job Mrs. Harrison. She is the life changer.
Mrs. Harrison has impacted my life when she spoke at chapel and said put on Gods filter and put on filters on snapchat. She said look at people the way God sees them.She is very kind and wants good for people and cares a lot.
Mrs. Harrison impacted my life by telling us about God’s filter and to see stuff through God’s eyes. Also we shouldn’t judge others even if you don’t like them, and love everyone like God does. I think Mrs. Harrison should win.
Mrs. Harrison is my principal at Mariners Christian School. She has impacted my life at chapel on Fall Kick Off. She started talking about Snapchat and the filters that they had. Then she showed us pictures that she did with those filters. Then she said to put on Gods filter. She said our life will be good if we look at things through God's filter. Ever since then my life has changed because I looked at things through God's filter. I am new to this school and i heard great things about her and how she has changed people's lives. That is why I think she should win the Life changer Award.
Mrs. Harrison impacted my life by telling us about God’s filter and to see stuff through God’s eyes. Also we shouldn’t judge others even if you don’t like them, and love everyone like God does. I think Mrs. Harrison should win.
Mrs. Harrison is my principle where I go to school. I remember when my family and I had a meeting with her because I needed to meet with her to get into MCS. The minute we started talking and she was asking my parents questions she was just an incredible person. She was so nice, funny, Godly, caring, and so much more. When I was told I got into the school, she was helping me meet people, and helping me get to classes on time, and knowing she is there for the whole school when we need someone to talk to is just incredible. She has made such an impact in MCS, and I have only been here for 4 days. I really think she deserves to win because she is amazing. Mrs. Harrison has truly changed people’s lives and we thank her for that.
My sister went through a time in her life where she was stressed and gave up but Mrs.Harrison was there for her if one day she woke up and got to school she had this thought that she could not do it she went to her office and Mrs.Harrison was there and told her she was loved and was not alone and just loved on her.
I have never worked for an administrator who cares more about her staff and students than Heather Harrison does. Day after day she continually gives from herself, even during and after the longest of days, for the whole development of her teachers and students. She always has time to teach a life lesson or have a conversation that will make a lasting impact. She has worked harder than anyone of us could imagine to build a positive culture at Mariners Christian School, where students are cared for, loved, accepted, and built up, not only by their teachers, but by each other. She would go to the ends of the Earth for her students and staff! Not to be lost in her work accomplishments is the fact that she is an incredible mom and supportive pastor's wife. I never take for granted how blessed I am to work for her, and I can think of no award that could better describe her than "Life changer of the Year!"
It has been said that ‘knowing’ is less about facts and more about the space we create for relationship. Heather Harrison is a master of the art of relational leadership. She has impacted her work community to understand and prioritize the importance and skill of creating space for relationship. And out of this foundational philosophy, she has changed the lives of coworkers, children and families. In a culture, society and community that has adopted an ever increasing pace of life at the cost of joy in the hearts of everyone around us, Heather has taught, trained, demonstrated and implemented a way of moving that has breathed life into every one of the hundreds of people in her daily circle. I am thankful that she sees through the minutia and understands the foundational significance of relationship, for not only is she a life changer but she has helped us to become life changers also.
Heather Harrison is a breath of fresh air to her middle school students as well as to her staff. Teaching middle school can be challenging because each day is different from the other depending on how the students are growing and what struggles they are going through. Mrs. Harrison has modeled for us how to show up, be present, and conquer each day, one at a time with confidence and care. She consistently models how to be in the lives of middle school students while keeping a professional boundary that offers the safety that students need. She knows each and every student by name, knows their personalities, likes, dislikes, and other intricacies. She is able to do this because she takes time. You can scarcely find Mrs. Harrison in her office, as she is usually in the hallways, outside with students, or in the classroom observing and teaching. Mrs. Harrison cares about the progress of students and knows that it lies in the hands of her teachers. Every week she prepares professional development lessons for the staff to learn more about teaching strategies and ways to improve all in an effort to ultimately help students grow into the best men and women they can be. She challenges students to look to the future and set personal goals for what they want out of life. She spends time sharing her faith and challenges students to grow in theirs while making it meaningful and age-appropriate. It is an honor to teach under the lead of Mrs. Harrison, and even more of an honor to recommend she be recognized for her amazing contributions to education and the world beyond!
I have the unique opportunity of working with Mrs. Heather Harrison.
It is my privilege to see day in and day out, Heather’s heart for students, parents and staff.
Intently praying with, listening to and encouraging students through life’s daily issues while strengthening their hearts and minds for their future. It is not uncommon for students to seek Mrs. Harrison out during the day if they have an issue in their life, whether it be academic, about friendships, or just a fun story to share, confiding in her, matters most important to them.
Not only a listening ear to students, she partners with parents to help their student become the best version of themselves. As a mother of three, she is a parent first and foremost. Always with an open door and open heart as she listens to and counsels families.
Heather is a leader and mentor in the true sense, as she works with staff, molding and creating a middle school with one mind and heart for the benefit of the students entrusted to them. She has created a culture of joy, peace and purpose as we work together as a team throughout the day.
Whether it be teaching, preaching or organizing a flash-mob (staff or students), Heather rolls up her sleeves and commits her whole heart for the benefit of others. It is impossible to list all that she does in a day, the lives she touches, and the hearts that are changed, without a thought or concern for herself.
I wholeheartedly, without reservation, recommend Heather Harrison for the Life Changer Award. Simply put, it’s who she is.
Leadership takes many forms and looks different in various organizations. However, the common feature of good leadership is a genuine concern and respect for the people under a leader's care. When true care is the nature of a leader, this leader can challenge and lead a team to accomplish goals that are otherwise unobtainable.
Heather Harrison is genuine in her care and respect for her team and for the students in her care. As a result, she has been able to lead her team to grow in unity, to continually raise the level of academic excellence of all students, and to create a school environment in which all students feel they have a place where they are accepted and belong.
Heather is an incredible leader to both her teachers and students. She inspires her teachers through outstanding, relevant professional development that has real, long lasting impact in the classroom. Heather is also able to still get into the classroom, teaching our 8th grade students each year valuable life-changing lessons on leadership and empowering them to be impactful leaders on our campus. Her greatest impact as an Lifechanger however is the genuine love and care she shows each and every student that enters her office, says hi to her in the hallway or listens to her powerful chapel messages. There is no better person more deserving for this Lifechanger award then Heather!
Heather has impacted our school community by empowering teachers to take our teaching to the next level through outstanding professional development. Her students accept her correction as a sign of love, because they know she genuinely cares for them. The alumni greatly appreciate how well she has prepared them for the future. Parents love to partner with her because she waters the seeds that they have planted. It is an honor to support Heather for this prestigious award!
Heather is an amazing example of a servant leader. She walks along side her staff and every student. Staff and students willingly join her in her vision for Middle School at MCS. My current favorite (there are many!) thing she is doing is regarding our 8th graders. She has spent the last two Mondays teaching and walking through what leadership looks like with them. This will culminate in our 8th grade commissioning chapel in a few weeks. Our 8th students will be commissioned to be leaders on campus and in their community, prayed over by parents, students, and staff, and sent out to lead. As a parent of a student that experienced this last year, I can truly say it was a formative experience. Mrs. Harrison is a LifeChanger in SO MANY ways!
Heather Harrison has very literally changed our lives and the life of our son Zeke. Last year, under Mrs. Harrison’s leadership and guidance he has been able to exceed our hopes for him both academically and extracurricularly. He began his competitive surfing career last year and still managed to maintain a high GPA and receive the honorable Lion’s Pride Award. These accomplishments would not have been possible without the unwavering support and creative leadership of Mrs. Harrison. Rather than maintain the status quo in on-campus expectations, she allowed flexibility in Zeke’s schedule. Yet, was a force of encouragement that drove Zeke to do his best in all he did. This year, she created a program for Zeke that has never existed at MCS. It is allowing him to pursue his career in surfing, homeschool part time, attend class at MCS, and participate in the 8th grade events that make MCS so special. I have never seen leadership like hers. I have never seen my son thrive like he is. Mrs. Harrison’s passion and love for her students in unmatched. I cannot imagine anyone deserving this award more than her!
I can't think of a better person to be nominated for this award. Heather leads with her heart followed by wisdom, experience and grace. She is respected by parents, faculty and students and let's be honest to be respected and adorned by students in 6th-8th grade is a feat to behold. As the middle school principal, she took time to invest in my son when he was struggling. She saw his struggle, his desire to be better and decided to walk alongside him and provide him tools to better assimilate in the classroom, socially and beyond. She wanted the best for him and decided to meet with him weekly to discuss the on-goings from his week, strategized ways to work on his behavior together with methods to implement and experiment. She helped him to own his actions, decisions and the potential outcome thereof. She was a catalyst to his self-confidence and self-worth. She will always have a highly regarded place in our home because she paused, invested in a child's intrinsic need to be seen, heard and cared for. I know of her deepest desires is for her students to feel safe to make mistakes and truly learn, be connected, provide a platform for them to express themselves, build character, create community and birth leaders. Hands down, Heather Harrison, is a Lifechanger; it is who she is and called to be. Thank you Heather for not shying away from such a huge call but embracing it with compassion, knowledge, love and grace.
Heather meets the definition of a life changer in what she does to help students and what she does to help teachers help their students. Heather is committed in every way to helping students. For example, every year she begins with a training for 8th graders to help them be leaders. She is never satisfied with going through the motions, but makes each year and each training unique to the class. She also has a series of donuts and dialogue with students at the end of the year to see how things can be improved at the school. Her passion for helping students is contagious, as she opens each year as the chapel teacher, giving a vision for the year. Heather is a passionate educator whose mantra is "what's good for students" She take pride in training up other leaders on the staff, and promotes opportunities for them to grow through professional development so they can be "life changers"too. Her work ethic is unmatched, and she demands a strong commitment from the teachers to do what is best for the students. The middle school students love Heather because she is authentic and vulnerable with them. They know she always has their best interest in mind, even in discipline. As a life-changing leader, she also has a great sense of humor, planning highly choreographed dances for both teachers and students to perform. Overall, Heather is a life-changer in every sense of the word.
Heather Harrison is a life changer and difference maker to anyone she encounters. She is approachable to all students, parents, and staff. She sees everyone as valuable and worthy of her time and energy. Her integrity and gracious nature make students feel safe to go to her in times of concern and they respect her because they know she has their best interest in mind. No matter what it takes, Heather will do what is best for the kids. She takes the time to invest in the students beyond just making sure they are behaving. For instance, she taught a class to all 8th graders in the beginning of the year to help set the tone for what it looks like to be leaders on our campus. She is honest and loving and because of this the students respond. That group of 8th graders stepped up and left a legacy that will help shape the culture of the classes coming up to middle school for years to come. This is just one example of how Heather Harrison is a life changer, but it is only scratching the surface. Heather meets the students where they are at and helps to meet the unique needs of individuals academically, emotionally, and socially. She understands middle schoolers and is able to show them love in an often difficult stage of life. This is such a pivotal time in the life of many individuals, which makes the impact of Mrs. Harrison that much more significant. Heather Harrison has already changed many lives and I can only imagine the countless lives she will continue to touch in years to come.
I can’t think of a person more deserving of this award. An administrator who sees her role as a calling, Mrs. Harrison goes above and beyond, and as a result, she is a true life changer. Mrs. Harrison doesn’t just see her students as students - she sees them as uniquely created and worthy of dignity and respect, full of potential to change the world. She takes the time to know and understand her students, investing in them and seeking to instill in them a sense of value and worth middle schoolers so desperately need. Working hard to make Mariners a joyful and safe place to learn and grow, Mrs. Harrison holds her students and staff to high standards, and sets them up for success by making those standards clear, providing tools, development, and leadership opportunities, and modeling those standards in her own professional and personal life. Additionally, whenever students or staff need to talk, Mrs. Harrison stops to listen regardless of what she has on her plate, taking steps to understand the situation and provide encouragement and direction. As someone who has had the privilege of working with Mrs. Harrison, learning from Mrs. Harrison, and seeing firsthand the impact she has had and continues to have on both students and staff, I fully support and champion her nomination for Life Changer of the Year!
Changed lives -- I've seen them year after year under Heather Harrison's faithful leadership, even in middle school, which for many young people is the most awkward and difficult time of life. Students who come in doubting, unsure, even broken find hope, healing, and purpose in what lies ahead for them. Students who arrive with confidence and eagerness find an ally and encourager in Mrs. Harrison. Frequently, she reminds parents and teachers, "We do what's best for students." Her wisdom and creativity in doing this is exceptional. Sometimes it means crafting individualized programs for students who struggle or lack confidence. Sometimes it means changing course midstream, expanding events so more can be included, or trying out a student's suggestion during a lunchtime rally. Often, (and this is important for middle schoolers), it means including crazy fun which brings students together with each other and with both older and younger people around them. Always it means listening to students, assuring them they're heard, and then answering with wise and steady direction. Mrs. Harrison's excellence in educational practices is surpassed only by her passion for the hearts and lives of her students. She will laugh with them, cry with them, challenge them, and dance with them! And -- they respond! Many people can be in charge, but being a leader means there must be followers. Because of Heather Harrison's strong and loving leadership, her students follow her lead, and their lives are unquestionably changed in a lasting and positive way.
This Life Changer Award was made for Heather Harrison. This is who she is. Anyone who comes in contact with Heather Harrison walks away knowing there is goodness, truth, love and compassion in the world. Few people can make such a profound difference in so many people the way Heather can with a look, a word, a warm embrace. Heather will set aside any task if there is someone in need whether, staff member, parent and most importantly a student. Heather upholds for herself the highest standards. Her character is beyond reproach. Heather has integrity. It is easy to trust her and know that she will work hard to find solutions to any challenges brought to her attention. Heather is steadfast in her work, relationships and her daily behavior. Any institution would be well served to have Heather in their organization.
Despite my working in 4 different states, and in many more schools, I have never seen an administrator, or teacher, pour into students with so much love and wisdom. Heather is really there for the kids. Not just to organize them and keep them behaving in school, but to raise them as people and leaders. She cares about their hearts and their souls and has an amazing ability to drop everything and speak into kids in a way that meets them where they need to be met. Sure she is a busy principal, but she sets aside ways and times to be with the kids. Whether this be teaching leadership classes to our 8th graders, guiding students on field trips, or just feeling called to affirm students in the hall, she will not miss an opportunity to grow our students.
She is also a listener, who values the insight of both staff and students alike. Her open door is for anyone who needs to be heard or need help. Beyond the drop-ins, she builds in times for people to speak what is on their minds. She values the views and experiences if her staff and the students and uses the experiences of all to continually improve the culture of the students.
While bold and courageous in her leadership, her spirit is so humble and kind. A tough principal she has no problem making herself vulnerable by sharing what is really on her heart, authenticating her genuine love for her staff and students.
In closing, you cannot interact with Heather without being changed. She has an innate ability to know what people need and to say what people need to hear in order to become better students, teachers, citizens, and leaders. Heather Harrison is truly a life changer!
Mr. Saulic's description is beautifully written and is an authentic assessment of Heather Harrison. He wrote, "She helps us see the good, truth, and beauty in our children." This statement resonates with me as a mom of rising 7th grader. First and foremost, she's a committed professional who cares about her students inside and outside of the classroom. She makes it a habit to truly know her students. Mrs. Harrison connected with my daughter in such a way that my child trusts her, she is comfortable with her, and she loves her. She knows that Mrs. Harrison has her back, and she is never nervous about being called to the office. In fact, the students at MCS enjoy stopping by Mrs. Harrison's office. When she says she has an open door, she truly means it. Every year, Mrs. Harrison conducts dessert and dialogue with the students, and each meeting is packed with students. They actually enjoy being around her and talking to her. She loves her students like they are her own. She's invested in their lives. They know she cares about them. My daughter's transition into middle school couldn't have been better. Thanks to Mrs. Harrison, my daughter entered middle school with confidence and continued to grow throughout the school year.
It is 100% true that Heather Harrison excels as a life-changer at Mariners Christian School, but her impact goes far beyond the campus. She's been at the helm in leading our students in outreach both locally and internationally. For the last several years, she's lead the charge to connect and bless a school in Uganda. Several students have followed her lead and begun outreach ministries of their own.
Not only has my daughter been blessed by her leadership, our community has been blessed by her leadership, but I have been blessed, as well. I am a middle school teacher on her staff. She leads us in such a way that drives us to want to become better. We thrive under her guidance, and we are stretched as professionals. Heather is invested in the lives of people she encounters. She truly is a life changer!
Heather Harrison is a wonderful principal who invests in our students every day. She leads with love as she guides our kids through the trying years of middle school. We are so blessed to have her at our school.
My daughter has said it many times - "Mrs. Harrison SEES us. She really sees who we are and she speaks to that place in us." Heather Harrison doesn't just raise the bar for her students academically. She fights for them to be who they truly are emotionally, socially, and spiritually. She gets that the middle school years are truly a "middle ground" that can be full of awkwardness, questioning, and identity shaping moments (good or bad). She stands with her students in all of these places and lovingly supports them, reminds them and challenges them to remember who they are and to walk in that identity. She steps out in front and guides them with love and strength that gives the students the courage to follow. She is vulnerable and is not afraid to lead from a place of authenticity and allowing her students to SEE her. In an era of image curation and obsession with how we are perceived, Heather Harrison has shown her students that you can live with joy and courage and passion and be silly and have fun and be intelligent and love God boldly when the pressure is to project an image that is perceived as "popular". A phenomenal example of this was at graduation when the student band was performing "Shake Your Groove Thing." This song was very special to their class, as it had been a flash mob song that Mrs. Harrison helped the 8th graders learn a dance to in order to kick off the 7th & 8th grade dance. The music started playing at graduation, but as all the 8th grade students stared straight into a large audience, you could see their courage to get up and dance in a formal environment was waning. A few students started to really "shake their groove thing" and do that dance, but they were noticeably the minority. About half way through the song, Mrs. Harrison marched right up on the stage and started to do the moves with those students. This act shouted, "You are not alone. I am with you." And, it gave courage to the students who wanted to dance but felt unsure about stepping out boldly. Heather is the middle school principal you pray your children get to have.
Heather Harrison is an exceptional human being. Students can count on her to be their wise counselor, a listening ear, the defender of high standards and values, a flash mob coordinator, and a consistent source of unconditional love. Kids know she believes in them, even when they don’t have faith in themselves. Her staff of teachers feel supported and cared for by her as she encourages them to keep growing and developing their craft. She inspires them to be their best in all they do. I should know. I’m one of her teachers and my own children have benefited countless times from her leadership. Heather Harrison is a true life changer.
