Stephen Harris

Currently: Principal at @ple_hornets Past: AP at @rpe_rams and @ParkwoodMSNC,Teacher of all things at @PorterRidgeMSNC . Education: UNCC ‘10. Wingate ‘19.

[Stephen Harris @StephenHarrisJr]

Yesterday I got to give back to a organization that helps so many educators when presented a check for the money raised from Stevefest (over $2000!) to @classrmcentral ! Thanks everyone for the support!

[Stephen Harris @StephenHarrisJr]

One heck of a crew! I see several of my current and former supervisors, colleagues, and mentors!

[Dr. Rob Jackson @Dr_Rob_Jackson]

Cohort XI is in the house! The NCSSA Aspiring Superintendent Program entered Decade #2 today with the arrival of these tremendous leaders from across North Carolina. Day 1 is underway, and I am beyond impressed with their dedication, expertise, and work ethic. #LeadershipMatters

[Dr. Rob Jackson @Dr_Rob_Jackson]

Cohort XI is in the house! The NCSSA Aspiring Superintendent Program entered Decade #2 today with the arrival of these tremendous leaders from across North Carolina. Day 1 is underway, and I am beyond impressed with their dedication, expertise, and work ethic. #LeadershipMatters

[Penderlea School @ple_hornets]

🎨 Student murals are starting to come to life around Penderlea! Our students are using creativity and leadership to help make our school spaces even more special. 🐝❤️💛

@penderschools @bradbreedlove90 @StephenHarrisJr
#PenderleaIsThePlaceToBe #LeadtheWay

[Stephen Harris @StephenHarrisJr]

Been fortunate to have been able to work under Dr. Breedlove for several years both in UCPS and Pender County Schools, and I can say without a shadow of a doubt, he deserves this award! This guy is the best and I am glad he gets the recognition for it.

[NCASA @NCASAtweets]

Congratulations to Dr. Brad Breedlove, Superintendent of Pender County Schools, on being named the 2027 A. Craig Phillips North Carolina Superintendent of the Year! #nced #LeadershipMatters @ncsupers @penderschools

[Stephen Harris @StephenHarrisJr]

@mrs_mmoore Love this so much! Going to have to steal it 😊

[Stephen Harris @StephenHarrisJr]

Showing up and working hard!

[Penderlea School @ple_hornets]

🐝 Penderlea exceeded our 95% attendance goal for the first term!

📚 Students: 95.86%
❤️ Staff: 96.7%

Thank you, Hornets, for showing up and making every day count!

@penderschools @bradbreedlove90 @StephenHarrisJr

#PenderleaIsThePlaceToBe #OnePender #LeadtheWay

[Stephen Harris @StephenHarrisJr]

Let’s go! Congrats @bradbreedlove90 for being nominated for Superintendent of the Year.

Also, congrats to @Dr_Rob_Jackson for becoming The new assistant executive director of NCSSA!

[EducationNC @EducationNC]

"The honor is awarded to a superintendent who exhibits outstanding leadership in service to K-12 public schools and is named in honor of the late A. Craig Phillips, former State Superintendent of Public Instruction in NC, who served from 1969-1989," says a press release. https://t.co/dhb1kV86cK

[Stephen Harris @StephenHarrisJr]

Loved seeing these kids get the acknowledgment they deserve after a quarter of hard work!

[Penderlea School @ple_hornets]

🐝 Today we celebrated our August & September Leaders of the Month with Penderlea’s first Leader of the Month Parade! ❤️💛

We’re proud of these Hornets for the leadership, effort, responsibility, and positive example they show each day.

#PenderleaIsThePlaceToBe #LeadtheWay

[Stephen Harris @StephenHarrisJr]

This is always a fun day!

Mr. Price might be coming for my job soon.

[Penderlea School @ple_hornets]

Ever wondered what a day in the life of a principal looks like? Mr. Price won “Principal for the Day” and spent the day with Mr. Harris🎉 It was a hands-on look at leadership, responsibility, and the many roles our school leaders play.

[Stephen Harris @StephenHarrisJr]

So proud of our students and staff! Exceeding growth and raising proficiency in every tested subject reflect the hard work happening in classrooms every day. Thank you to our staff and families for making this progress possible! #PenderleaIsThePlaceToBe

[Penderlea School @ple_hornets]

Penderlea is Leading the Way! Our 2025–26 results: 62/C, exceeded expected growth, and +14 performance points in two years! Proud of our Hornets!

@bradbreedlove90 @StephenHarrisJr
#PenderleaIsThePlaceToBe #OnePender #WestsideRising #ExperienceTheExcellence

[NCPAPA @NCPrincipals]

It was a wonderful evening celebrating old and new DLP friends. Thank you @EquitableFin Foundation for supporting our program and participants!

[Stephen Harris @StephenHarrisJr]

An outstanding two days with DLP! Meaningful conversations, collaboration among school leaders, and practical connections to the work happening in our schools. Thank you, @EquitableFin , for supporting this program and investing in school leaders! @tomwilliams777 @NCPrincipals

[Stephen Harris @StephenHarrisJr]

During today’s staff meeting, Mrs. Finn and Ms. Fennell led our team in digging into the NC Standards and strengthening vertical alignment across grade levels—all to improve instruction for every student. Teacher leadership in action at Penderlea! #LeadingTheWay @bradbreedlove90

[Stephen Harris @StephenHarrisJr]

What a fantastic first week of school! Leading the Way to continue to make #PenderleaTHEPlacedtoBe

[Pender Schools @penderschools]

Penderlea School Leads the Way into a New School Year https://t.co/PtKQu9kIlM

[Stephen Harris @StephenHarrisJr]

Happy first day of school to those (few) who are celebrating!

[Stephen Harris @StephenHarrisJr]

@MrsAmyWeddine What a great person!

[Stephen Harris @StephenHarrisJr]

Our 7th graders are off to University of North Carolina Wilmington today!

Always a great day when our students get to see what their future can hold.

@penderschools @bradbreedlove90 @StephenHarrisJr
#PenderleaIsThePlaceToBe #OnePender #WestsideRising #ExperienceTheExcellence

[Penderlea School @ple_hornets]

🎉 Huge congratulations to Penderlea Middle School’s Battle of the Books team! 🎉
They placed 3rd in the district competition on Friday, February 27th — what an incredible achievement! 📚💪

Shoutout to the students, coaches, and families who supported them.

[Stephen Harris @StephenHarrisJr]

Earlier this week, part of our Penderlea team began our first @TheLeaderinMe coaching day with @lesleyeason — and I’m excited about what’s ahead.

We’re just getting started. 💛🐝

#PenderleaIsThePlaceToBe

@penderschools @bradbreedlove90
#LeaderInMe #OnePender #WestsideRising

[Penderlea School @ple_hornets]

🎉 Congrats to Mrs. Brooks on receiving a Bright Ideas Grant from Four County Electric! Her Mobile Makers-Space Cart will bring hands-on STEM learning to our Hornets. Way to go! 🐝🔬

@penderschools @bradbreedlove90 @StephenHarrisJr
#PenderleaIsThePlaceToBe #OnePender