Farrin Harris
Position: Kindergarten Assistant
School: Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Grammar School
School District: Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy
City, State: Forest, NC
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Farrin Harris was nominated anonymously.
Ms. Harris creates a positive classroom environment by focusing on strong relationships, positivity, and inclusion. She learns each student’s name, listens actively, and shows that she genuinely cares. She emphasizes kindness, celebrates effort over outcomes, and sets clear expectations with consistent routines to create a safe and welcoming space. Ms. Harris celebrates student differences, ensuring everyone feels seen and valued, while making learning engaging with games, movement, and creativity. She models respect and kindness and encourages open communication by checking in regularly on her students’ emotional well-being.
Ms. Harris has a heart of gold! I have the honor this year to watch her shine in what she does best…encouraging, supporting and inspiring our future leaders! She’s not just a role model in her grammar school but she also shows up for the middle and high school level kids too. What a phenomenal woman! She was a GREAT choice for this award!
Farrin is an exceptional woman and leader. I have been blessed to be present in her life, and watch her journey becoming a teacher and coach. There is no doubt in my mind that she makes an impact on the
kids and her school as a whole.
Ms. Harris !
I have tons of wonderful things to say about Ms Harris. Starting Kindergarten as a Type One Diabetic is NOT easy, not for the child, teacher or parent. Ms Harris took her by the hand and said we got this! She made such an impact on my child’s first year of school, great communication, soft hearted, and very knowledgeable. She’s open to learning about each student of hers. She pays attention to detail and is always on the ready! Whether that be a type one diabetic child of hers needing a snack or who had what for lunch and how much of it they ate. Cora never misses a moment to give her a hug. She will always hold a special place in our hearts.
I want to take a moment to recognize Farrin Harris and the incredible impact she has had on my daughter as her cheer coach. From the very beginning, Ms. Harris brought such a positive and uplifting energy to the team. She helped the girls understand that cheerleading is not just about the routines and performances—it's about having fun, being lighthearted, and still showing up with professionalism and pride every time they step on the field.
Farrin created an environment where the cheerleaders felt supported and connected, encouraging strong friendships and a true sense of team spirit. She helped the girls believe in themselves and built their confidence in ways that reached far beyond cheer practice. Thanks to her guidance and encouragement, I truly believe my daughter’s love for cheer has grown tremendously.
Ms. Harris didn’t just coach the team—she inspired them. And for that, I’m deeply grateful.
Farrin has such compassion for kids. She will always go above and beyond for her kids. Her classroom is not just for teaching and learning it’s also a place that makes kids feel loved, respected and valued.
Ms Harris was my daughter’s TA when she first started at TJ. She was quiet and reserved. She has blossomed into such an outgoing person and the girls & kids in general just love her! As a cheer coach, she always takes into consideration what the girls want and how they feel about things, and she goes above and beyond to make sure every event they look nice and are celebrated! Congratulations on being nominated, truly well deserved! My family loves and appreciates you! ????
Farrin takes pride in engaging with all of her Students and Athletes to create a safe environment for development. Allowing our Future Leaders to Dream and work towards their Goals. A Tremendous Coach and Mentor that deserves this Honor.
Ms. Harris loves her students and squad and THEY love her! They know she cares about them and their future. Ms. Harris’ heart is with her students and her team! She is a wonderful mentor, coach and teacher dedicated to children’s success and self-esteem.
Farrin is truly a diamond in the rough. She has always been great dealing with kids. I always thought she would be a great teacher one day. She takes her jobs very seriously and is very compassionate for what she does! I can see her being a great role model to every child’s life she touches! She is very humble!
Farrin is not just a teacher or coach to me. She is a person that I can come to when I’m struggling. She makes me feel included and always congratulates me. She really is a great person!
Even though Farrin wasn’t my actual teacher, she’s had one of the biggest impacts on my life as a coach. Like seriously , the way she pushes us to be better but still makes us feel seen and supported—it’s something I’ll never forget. She’s taught me way more than just how to get better at cheer; she’s taught me how to be confident, how to not give up on myself, and how to keep going even when stuff gets hard. She believes in us so hard, even when we don’t believe in ourselves, and that honestly means everything. I’ve grown so much being coached by her, and I feel lucky to have had someone like her in my corner. She’s tough when she needs to be, but always real, and that’s what makes her so special. I’ll always be grateful for the impact she’s had on me.
Ms. Harris goes above and beyond to show love and compassion to all her students and cheer squad! We love you Ms. Harris!
Farrin is such a great teacher! She cares about each students learning experience and advancements. She is very deserving of this award.
Farrin Harriss changed my life in 4th grade when she was the assistant teacher and taught me to be confident in myself, and also taught me how to dance.
