Mr. Harris joined the Wallenberg team in 1997. He is an Air Force Veteran, the father of two daughters, and an avid hiker and backpacker. He speaks Spanish, has traveled extensively, and is fully committed to the San Francisco Unified School District and the education of its children. Prior to being Assistant Principal of Wallenberg he was Assistant Principal at Galileo Academy of Science and Technology for one year and two years at Galileo High School. He has been Dean of Students, Program Consultant, Head Teacher, Special Education Teacher and Counselor.
Mr. Harris has been married
for ten years to his wife, Julie Tapley, a mental health professional who
also works in the San Francisco Schools. Mr. Harris received his
Masters’ Degree in Theater Arts from California State University at Los
Angeles in 1984.
"I try to maximize
the educational experience for each student
everyday. Sometimes
this takes unexpected forms: you can’t always predict
when the ‘great teachable
moments’ will appear. As an administrator, I see
myself in service to students,
teachers and families. I love my work, and
I hope it shows." -
Donn K. Harris