T. L. Harris – Raising the Standard for District 6

T. L . Harris

Raising the Standard for District 6

Product of Memphis–Shelby County Schools.

LeMoyne-Owen College alumnus.

University of Memphis Political Science graduate.

LSU MBA Candidate, Class of 2027.

Healthcare executive. Community advocate. Proven problem solver.

The Standard Starts Now.

District 6 Will Become the Model for Early Literacy Growth

Through The Third Grade Standard, T. L. Harris will advocate for measurable literacy benchmarks, transparent reporting, and disciplined oversight to ensure students are reading proficiently by the end of third grade.

Strong readers by third grade become strong graduates.

Signature Initiative

The Third Grade Standard

District 6 Early Literacy Commitment

Led by T. L. Harris

Increase third-grade reading proficiency by 10% within two academic years
Expand structured literacy practices across all K–3 classrooms
Prioritize early intervention before grade retention becomes necessary
Publish annual literacy growth reports for District 6 schools
Host quarterly public updates to ensure transparency and accountability

Early literacy is not a program.

It is the foundation of academic success.

The Standard Starts Now.

Measurable Leadership. Real Accountability.

Safe & Structured Schools

Support clear behavioral standards and structured learning environments that reduce classroom disruptions by 15% within two years.

Academic Growth Targets

Require every District 6 school to publish annual measurable improvement goals tied to student performance.

Fiscal Transparency

Launch a publicly accessible quarterly performance dashboard within the first year of service.

Parent Engagement

Host quarterly District 6 town halls and publish meeting summaries within 10 business days.

Leadership sets the standard. Results measure it.

Endorsed Leadership. United Vision.

T. L. Harris is proud to have the support of current District 6 leadership and is committed to building on the foundation already established while raising performance expectations even higher.

T. L. Harris is prepared, principled, and ready to lead District 6 forward. His focus on early literacy and measurable accountability reflects exactly the direction our schools need.

— Current District 6 Leadership

Memphis–Shelby County School Board, District 6

About T. L. Harris

A Proud Product of Memphis

T. L. Harris is a proud product of Memphis–Shelby County Schools and a 30+ year Whitehaven resident dedicated to strengthening families and educational opportunity.

As Managing Partner of Whitehaven Family Healthcare and a 2024 Leaders of Color Graduate, T. L. brings proven leadership in operations, finance, and community service to District 6.

His leadership philosophy is simple:

Safe schools. Strong academics. Fiscal discipline. Community partnership.

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