Principals


Kara1

Kara Harris  -  Principal

Welcome to Harris School! I have been a part of the Harris Family since 2009! I grew up in Springfield and attended Brunton, New North (Gerena), Kiley, and graduated from Central High School.  I am married to my husband Jay and am the mom of three grown up kids, Morgan, Christopher, and Kaleigh!  I love spending time with my family and going on adventures with my friends. I enjoy being at the ocean, going to sporting events, and watching football. I have a dog named Dallas, (but I am a Patriots and Brown’s fan!) My bachelor's degree is from Westfield State University and my master's degree is from American International College.  I have had the amazing opportunity to grow as an educator at Harris through various roles such as teacher, ELA instructional coach, Assistant Principal, and now Principal.  I hold an educational license in Early Childhood, Elementary, ESL, and Administration.  It is my mission that all students and families feel safe, valued, and proud to be a part of our learning community.  








Meli

Melissa Stenwick  - Vice Principal  


Hello Harris Community! I have been fortunate enough to be a Harris Hawk since 2008. A little about me - I am a mom to three kids who aren’t kids anymore.  In my free time I like to travel, spend time with my family and friends, read and listen to music. I also love to snuggle with my two cats.   My bachelor's degree is from UMASS, Amherst, and my master's degree is from Lesley University. I am grateful that I have had the opportunity to grow as an educator at Harris through the various roles I have held. My classroom experience includes being an English as a Second Language, Second Grade, Kindergarten and Grades 3-5 Intervention Teacher. My roles in leadership have been as TOD, an ELA Coach, and for the last three years as your Assistant Principal. My philosophy is that every Harris community member deserves to feel valued and be engaged in the success of our students.