Phone: 925-779-7420
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Takeisha Harris has dedicated more than 20 years to public education, serving in a variety of instructional and leadership roles, including teacher, department lead, coach, AVID Coordinator, Curriculum Instructional Specialist, Vice Principal, Associate Principal, and most recently, Principal of Park Middle School.
Mrs. Harris earned dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Government & Politics and Psychology from the University of Maryland University College in 2006. She later earned a Master of Science in Liberal Studies, with an emphasis in History and a minor in Criminal Justice, from Texas A&M University–Central Texas in 2011. Inspired by the mentorship of a former principal and a passion for educational leadership, she continued her academic journey by earning a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Texas A&M University–Central Texas in 2016. Mrs. Harris is currently completing a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and is expected to graduate in Fall 2026. Throughout her career, Mrs. Harris has remained committed to advancing educational equity, instructional excellence, and student achievement. Most recently, she served on the Contra Costa African American/Black Student Success Network Improvement Committee, collaborating with educational leaders from across the county to develop and implement equity-centered strategies designed to improve academic achievement and social-emotional outcomes for Black students.
During her tenure in Texas public schools, Mrs. Harris served on numerous district and state committees, including the District Discipline Consistency and Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) Placement Improvement Team, Site-Based Decision-Making Committee, AVID Site Team, Texas Education Agency (TEA) Standard Setting Committee, Secondary Curriculum Council, and the 2015 TEA Proclamation Panel. She has also led curriculum development initiatives for Killeen ISD and facilitated professional learning for educators across the district. Her presentations have focused on topics including the Killeen ISD Student Code of Conduct Review, Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), closing the achievement gap, culturally relevant pedagogy, and creating engaging, relevant learning experiences for students. As an instructional leader, Mrs. Harris is dedicated to building collaborative school cultures where students, staff, and families feel valued, supported, and empowered. She believes in fostering high expectations, strengthening instructional practices, and ensuring every student has equitable access to opportunities for success. A proud native of Texas, Mrs. Harris enjoys spending time outdoors and making lasting memories with her extended family.
