Orinthia Harris

Dr. Orinthia Harris, Ph.D., brings over two decades of extensive experience in both classroom and extracurricular settings. As the founder and executive director of STEMearly LLC, Dr. Harris ignites a passion for teaching while equipping educators and students with essential tools for thriving. Affectionately known as Dr. OH, she possesses exceptional oratory skills, captivating diverse audiences in workshops and training sessions that encompass STEM education and Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) subjects.

A sought-after speaker, Dr. OH has presented at national conferences, including NAEYC, NHSA, NAESP, NASP, and the DEC Conference. Concurrently, she serves as a STEM and antiracist faculty member with CEI since 2014, collaborating with institutions like SUNY, NIEA, MEMSPA, SAMHSA, CAST, and YALE to accelerate evidence-based practices in holistic education.

A leading authority in early childhood education, Dr. OH has featured on podcasts as an expert and authored articles such as Getting Uncomfortable: Antiracism and Mindfulness and Six Models For Early Childhood STEAM. She has also co-authored two books published by Solution Tree: Little Learners, Big Hearts: A Teacher’s Guide to Nurturing Empathy and Equity in Early Childhood and the accompanying Leader’s Guide to Little Learners, Big Hearts: Advancing Empathy and Equity Education. With 20+ impactful years in K-5 classrooms across public schools, private, and community-based education, Dr. OH has served in roles like board member for Hope Community Public Charter Schools in DC. She is also a researcher and facilitator for the Compassionate School Leadership Academy in partnership with Yale’s program for recovery and mental health. Dr. OH's academic journey culminated in a doctorate from Notre Dame of Maryland University in 2020, focusing on Educational Leadership for Changing Populations. Her unrelenting dedication and ability to connect with diverse learners showcase her profound impact in the field.