From South Mills to Congress

This book is about a girl from small town America whose journey took her all the way to the Halls of Congress working as Coordinator of Education Policy.A life of grit, gumption, and dogged determination built on the foundation of parents’ sacrifices providing support, love and guidance; heartfelt community support; and an innate love of learning—that’s the life of June L. Harris. Rising from her humble beginnings in South Mills, North Carolina, she went on to higher education in North Carolina, Georgia, and Maryland that culminated in a Ph.D. degree. Follow her on her journey and discover how hard work and staying the course combined with human connections made through extracurricular activities eventually led to her working in the halls of the U.S. Congress. Along the way, read about her ingenious technique for bringing discipline into a Baltimore City Public Schools junior high class, her brief fling with modeling jobs; and her numerous trips overseas that introduced her to education systems of various countries. A flourishing and productive life that exemplifies what the opening of doors for minorities in the second half of the 20th century did for furthering society. Read more