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Jennifer Harris

Position: Teaching Assistant
School: Oakbrook Middle School
School District: Dorchester District Two
City, State: Summerville, SC

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Jennifer Harris was nominated anonymously.

To create a positive classroom environment, Ms. Harris focuses on making every student feel welcome, safe, and valued. She greets the students with a smile and takes time to get to know them. She sets clear rules and expectations so everyone understands the importance of respect. She creates lessons that are fun, interactive, and engaging so students are excited to learn. She encourages questions, celebrates effort, and offers praises for all student successes.

In her classroom, she models respect, kindness, patience, and positivity within the classroom. She believes when students feel respected, included, and valued, they are more willing to try their best. This helps build a classroom community where everyone can grow and succeed together.

These efforts are reflected in her career accomplishments. She has had perfect attendance for two school years, and her student's test scores for common assessments are above district levels.

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Comments (3)

Kirstie Miller Posted 11 months ago

Jenny is so deserving of this recognition. She has taught multiple subjects at multiple grade levels, and she always takes each one on with a full heart and dedication that is unmatched. She never fails to put her students first and make sure that no matter the content being taught, they are learning it in a way that is enjoyable and impactful. Her hard work and commitment goes unnoticed often, and she much deserves to be recognized for always stepping up and doing what is necessary each school year.

Lori Posted 11 months ago

Jenny is one of the hardest working teachers at my school. She has taught multiple subjects on multiple grade levels. She makes her classrooms colorful and welcoming. She is supportive of her students and her team mates. Jenny’s work ethic and relationship building skills are inspiring.

Rebecca Webb Posted 11 months ago

Congratulations on this nomination Jenny! I am so thrilled for you and honored to have worked with you these last three years. When I first met you, you were teaching in our 8th grade ELA. The next year, you were teaching in 6th grade science, and last year you were teaching 6th grade social studies! Every room you entered, you made it better and the students you taught loved and respected you. You have amazing classroom management, organization skills I am envious of, and a can do attitude because you always do what’s best for the children. You are so deserving of this award and I can’t wait to hear about everything you’re doing this year!