Dr. Sherelene A. Harris is a resident of South Holland, Illinois. Dr. Harris holds a Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. She has a robust educational leadership background, including a Chicago State University professorship and an administrator at Chicago Public Schools. In addition, she was a civil servant with the City of Chicago before completing a Bachelor of Science in Education.

Her goal as a newly elected Board of Trustee for South Suburban College includes working with the administration to bring together the best programs, facilities, faculty, and staff to fulfill students’ academic goals and vocational pursuits. She firmly believes that continuing education goals for students can aid in developing their skill sets, personal interests, and/or hobbies to create a self-fulfilling life that promotes positive-minded contributors to the local community and society.