Karen Harr

Harr's "Be a Character" project is an intensive character education program that focuses on four areas: responsibility, respect, resilience, and relationships. The project, led by Harr and three others, is conducted in three phases. Phase I collects data from students and parents regarding the four character areas; Phase II promotes student achievement through a motivational assembly and publication of a pamphlet with defined expectations for school and home; Phase III incorporates the concepts further by concentrating on service learning, lunchtime character assemblies, and a student advisory group. While building character and life skills, the project unites the diverse student population and fosters positive interactions.