A message from the CEO

As we open the chapter on the 2025–2026 school year, I want to extend a warm welcome back to our returning scholars and families, and an enthusiastic greeting to those joining the Harambee community for the first time. Together, we are embarking on a year of possibility, purpose, and progress.

Last year was one of growth, resilience, and collective achievement. From academic milestones to powerful community events, our scholars rose to every challenge, demonstrating brilliance, leadership, and the Harambee spirit in every space they entered. Our teachers and staff went above and beyond to nurture not just minds, but hearts—ensuring that every child was seen, valued, and supported on their educational journey. These accomplishments have laid a strong foundation for the work ahead.

As we move forward, we remain firmly grounded in our mission: to educate students to succeed as global citizens with a clear awareness of “who I am, where I am from, where I am going, and how I get there.” This mission will continue to guide every decision, inspire every lesson, and fuel every act of service throughout the year.

This school year, we are committed to building upon our successes with an even greater focus on innovation, academic excellence, and community engagement. We will continue to cultivate a learning environment where our scholars are empowered to lead with integrity, serve with compassion, and envision a future rooted in excellence and justice.

Our vision—a collective and informed African American community utilizing science and technology as a means of promoting education for self-reliance, locally and globally—remains our guiding light. Together, we will honor our heritage, strengthen our unity, and prepare our children to take their place as leaders and changemakers in the world.

Let’s make 2025–2026 a year to remember—one of purpose, pride, and progress.

With pride and gratitude,

Gregory G Shannon
Chief Executive Officer