Jill Harris is the Project Coordinator for the Grinnell Education Partnership (GEP). Jill’s duties include assisting Grinnell College to fulfill its backbone role for the GEP by making connections and collaborating with partner organizations to identify emerging needs. She also initiates project planning, assesses and moves relevant partner projects towards sustainability, supports equity alignment, and assists with communications pieces. Before joining the staff in this capacity, Jill was a public educator for 32 years. After retirement, she served as an AmeriCorps VISTA Skills Gap Taskforce Coordinator for GEP. As a retired teacher, Jill continues to advocate for equitable and excellent educational opportunities for children from cradle to career. Jill graduated from William Penn University with a bachelor’s degree in music education.
