Biography
Kevin Harris
Math
Girls BasketballProfessional License
University(S) attended and degree obtained *
University of Utah - Bachelor of Science / University of San Diego - Master's Global Leadership
Certifications, awards, and/or other achievements *
USBE Elementary and Secondary Mathematics Endorsements USBE ROTC Endorsement Kappa Tau Alpha, National Honor Society Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals Distinguished Performance Award
What's your job/ class do you teach and/or sports you coach*
Class Teacher: Secondary Math II, Secondary Math II Honors, Freshman Success / Coach: Girls Basketball
Family (kids/ grandkids etc)*
Married with (2) children
Hometown*
Brooklyn, New York
Hobbies *
Anything sports related, anything about leadership, road cycling, playing chess
favorite book*
Lincoln on Leadership: Executive Strategies for Tough Times by Donald T. Phillips
favorite quote *
“Seek first to understand, then to be understood." by Stephen R. Covey:
Favorite sports team*
No favorite team...Just love all sports...
Favorite part of being a Griffins?*
Joining the Salt Lake Community, I am excited about the opportunity to support the students' growth and development by combining a love for education and sports.
what is your purpose for working at SLA*
My purpose for working at Salt Lake Academy is to support the Academy's strong sense of community and values while building our students' capacity to think and strengthening their will to persevere in any environment.
teaching philosophy 2-3 sentences only please*
The essence of education is about facilitating the learning of our students. My teaching philosophy is centered on empowering students to become lifelong learners through a student-centered approach, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and encouraging a growth mindset while creating a nurturing, safe, collaborative, and inclusive learning environment built on trust and compassion. Through these principles, I aim to inspire and guide our students to thrive personally, academically, and in their future endeavors.