Mrs. Cammie Strong Harris is a recent administrator retiree. Her last position as a middle school principal in Alameda Unified ended in July of 2021. With her leadership and collaboration of staff, the school went from declining enrollment and program improvement status to a California Distinguished School and model STEAM school. Mrs. Strong Harris is known to be a turnaround school administrator. She did the same at Lum Elementary in Alameda as well as schools in East Palo Alto and Menlo Park, CA. She has been a part of various district committees including the District's Leadership and Equity teams. Her passion is to provide engaging and culturally centered educational experiences for all students. Mrs. Strong Harris has won various awards such as Alameda's Secondary Administrator of the Year, and the Girls Inc of Alameda Women Who Dare Award in 2018. She received her undergraduate degree from Mills College and Master’s Degree and Administrative Credential from San Francisco State University. She enjoys traveling, dancing and reading nonfiction. Her greatest pastime is spending time with her two daughters and husband of 34 years. Mrs. Strong Harris’ goals are now to continue making a difference in the lives of children and supporting new educators.
