OUR STORY
Helping Children Climb to New Heights
In 1997, a group of child psychiatrists recognized a need. Houston lacked a quality, early-intervention program for children, so they created one. The Harris School (THS) is named in honor of founding physician Hunter Harris, MD. More than 20 years later, THS continues to offer behavioral, emotional and academic services for kids from PreK3 through grade 6.
VIRTUAL TOUR
Due to Covid-19, THS now offers a virtual tour to limit the number of individuals coming in contact with students. In-person tours are reserved for prospective families and can be requested at
713-526-2046 or info@TheHarrisSchool.org.
MISSION
To provide individualized academic and therapeutic interventions to teach new skills, promote effective patterns of behavior and improve quality of life for young children and their families.
VISION
To enhance each student's learning and emotional progress through cooperative learning and collaboration. We strive to guide students and provide them with appropriate knowledge to excel as individuals in the community.
VALUES
We believe all children can achieve success and have purpose. Using a team approach, we work with families and caregivers to promote healthy social/emotional development.
MEET THE TEAM
SUSAN SPENCER, M.ED.
Executive Director
After serving as the assistant director for two years, Susan became director of The Harris School in 2005. Prior to that, she spent 18 years as an elementary classroom teacher and administrator in the public school system. Susan holds degrees in education, administration and leadership as well as a principal’s certificate. She believes all children want to do well. Susan's belief drives her approach to helping children with challenging behaviors and to leading the staff to fulfill the school's mission.
Education: Sam Houston State University (BS)
University of Houston (M.Ed.)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS