Administration

Dear Nina Harris Families,

I am honored and humbled to be the principal of Nina Harris Exceptional Center. After many years working as the Director of a Residential Treatment Center for children with special needs in New York, I relocated to Pinellas County and began working as a school social worker and teacher in Educational Alternative Services. I then earned my Educational Leadership certification and served as an assistant principal at East Lake High School. Later, I became the principal of the same school and was also the first principal of East Lake Middle School. After working as the Director of Special Projects for a year, I was fortunate to return to being a school-based principal, which is my passion.

Nina Harris is a special place for students. Our primary focus is to increase students' ability to express their needs and wants and to communicate effectively with others. In addition to socialization, learning state standards and core content is another important focus. Nina Harris offers many fun activities for students throughout the year. My favorites so far have been the Halloween Dance, Snowapalooza, and the Spring Fling! Watching the faces of our students as they enjoy these events is the best part of my day.

Please feel free to contact me at the school with any questions or concerns. Thank you for allowing me to partner with you in your child's education.

Sincerely, Carmela Haley