Dr. Shadae Harris

Chief Engagement Officer,
Richmond Public Schools

Dr. Shadae Thomas Harris currently serves as Richmond Public Schools Chief Engagement Officer. In her role she focuses on building authentic relationships with families and community partners. Dr. Harris has spent her career working towards educational equity for all students, especially communities of color and those who have been underserved. Dr. Harris has completed her Doctorate of Education Leadership at the Harvard Graduate School of Education where she has had opportunity to collaborate with Richmond Public Schools (RPS), Virginia’s Department of Juvenile Justice, and the Virginia Governor's Children’s Cabinet to implement policy and program improvements for RPS students whose education has been interrupted due to a court charge. Previously, Dr. Harris served as an elementary school principal, and she began her career as a 4th grade teacher. Dr. Harris earned her Bachelor’s in Education and Child Study from Smith College and holds a Master’s in Education from Harvard University.