Paul C. Harris

I am an experienced teacher, counselor, and professor commmitted to building a just world alongside others. I have held eleted state and national leadership roles, published numerous articles and book chapters with colleagues, and delivered dozens of presentations nationally and internationally. My teams’ work has been funded by the Office of Health and Human Services, the NCAA, and other agencies.

I earned my B.S.Ed. in Health & Physical Education with a concentration in Sports Medicine and my M.Ed. in School Counseling from the University of Virginia, my Ph.D. in counselor education from the University of Maryland, and my master of divinity degree from Virginia Union University.

I speak with diverse groups including, but not limited to, K-20 students, teachers, professors, counselors, school administrators, athletes, coaches, governing boards, and churches. I intentionally curate inviting spaces and make current research and best practices accessible to all, facilitating your empowerment to create change in your sphere of influence.

select keynotes and workshops

Pursuing Cultural Competence

Black History: When a Moral Imperative is Not Enough

Student Athletes and Mental Health

Who Am I Without The Ball

Teammates Matter

Promoting SEL With Black Male Student-Athletes

select partners and clients

Charlottesville City Schools

University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Albemarle County Public Schools

West Virginia University Athletics

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

American School Counselor Association

NYC Men Teach – The City University of New York

Virginia College Advising Corps

_{Dr. Paul Harris is an outstanding educator and professional. I have had the pleasure of working with him at both the collegiate and national level. He always focuses on what messaging and methods are best to meet the needs of the students and professionals in attendance. Dr. Harris strives to create interactive and introspective presentations that captivate his audience and make an impact long after the session ends.}

Holly Deering, M.ed., Associate Director, Apple institute, University of virginia

_{Dr. Paul Harris is a masterful educator, scholar, preacher, and counselor with heart and commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, diversity and well-being. It is a pleasure, privilege and blessing to know him professionally and personally.}

Cheryl bailey Gittens, ed.d., associate vice provost, University of wisconsin-madison

_{Paul is fantastic at engaging people in thoughtful dialogue! He quickly connects with audiences through his honest, caring approach.}

susie bruce, m.ed., director, gordie center, university of virginia

_{Dr. Harris is a phenomenal presence. He was our featured Town Hall speaker November 2020 for the topic, “Teaching to Save Black Lives: On Teaching, Protesting and Revolutionizing Education.” Our Town Hall series features experts and scholars who address current themes and diverse issues in education. Dr. Harris’ expertise, content knowledge and first-hand experience as a practitioner working with underrepresented student populations helped to situate the conversation and connection with our student and scholarly community. Dr. Harris’ “real talk” style and presentation resonated deeply with our students, and his concrete, solution-oriented wisdom was the impetus our urban educators needed to continue championing the cause of freedom for all.}

Nathaniel smith, director, NYC men teach/queens college of the city university of new york