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Harris, Kimberly Age 11years old Born: December 31, 1997 Brooklyn, NY Parents: Jamaican born, Michael & Dasline Harris
MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER “A LITTLE CHILD SHALL LEAD THEM”
In July 2003 she graduated from The Little Paradise Pre-School. She was the valedictorian. At her graduation, five years old (5yrs) Kimberly captured the audience with a powerful speech. She did so well, she was invited the following year to be the guest speaker for the 2004 graduation. The adults cried as she delivered a positive and passionate speech, which she co-wrote. She received a standing ovation. Kimberly was the first child to be a guest speaker at that school. Kimberly was invited to Jamaica as the Guest Speaker at Hands Across Jamaica for Righteousness - The Map Keepers Club launching, which the former Governor General, Sir Howard Cooke was in attendance and gave a standing ovation. Kimberly, along with her sister, Nekhidia, is the founder of the “Harris Annual Back to School Treat,” which is an outreach by the Harris family that provides backpacks, school supplies, bibles, etc. She has donated time and funds to organizations. She is very active at her church. In the summer of 2007, she was the motivational speaker for the Back to School Treat for children at The Little Flock of Jesus Christ, Homestead, Jamaica. She was also a speaker at Rose Town Community Center and the SOS Children’s Village in Stony Hill. Her parents teaches her leadership qualities, support all her talents and help her think positive, to be well disciplined, stay focused, be a model human being, and understand the power of knowledge when used correctly. Kimberly attended the Ebenezer Preparatory School, an elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. In her first year she was the spelling bee champion for her age group, and was also voted best all rounded student in 2007. She left as an honor roll student with a 96-98% average. She now attends one of Brooklyn’s best-gifted junior high schools, Bay Academy for Science and Art, where she specializes in forensic science and continues to excel as an "A" student In the summer of 2006, she was one of the scholars of the National Young Scholars Program (NYSP) at the prestigious Union College in Schenectady, New York where she did a course in Crime Scene Investigation (CSI). This is a program awarded to high achievers with leadership qualities. The Junior Presidential Youth Inaugural Conference selected Kimberly to watch the Inauguration of President Barrack Obama in Washington, DC. She also attended the Junior Presidential Youth Inaugural Conferences with keynote speakers such as Al Gore, former Vice President, Gen. Colin Powell and others. She plays the piano, drums at church, tennis and loves to read, do art and create short stories. She has a passion to help and mentor children, and continues to inspire adults also. Kimberly and her sister, Nekhidia will be working on other projects in the future. Engagements/Achievements
Harris, Nekhidia Age:14 years old Born: October 15, 1994 Brooklyn, NY Parents: Jamaican born, Dasline & Michael Harris
“STRENGTH, FAITH AND ENDURANCE”
As you can see, today Nekhidia is a vibrant 14 years old with lots of aspirations and pride. She was encouraged to let nothing alter her thoughts and ways from achieving life-long goals, and never, ever entertain self-pity. Her parents taught her to perceive herself as intelligent, thoughtful, understanding, and caring person, never focusing on her size. Constant encouragement and positive reinforcement from parents, sister and other people has caused Nekhidia to develop high self-esteem, charm, and a personality that will capture your heart. Nekhidia, an Arista Archon honor roll student graduated from Shell Bank Junior High with a 91% average and currently maintains a 93% average. Due to her academic achievements, positive attitude, and her advocacy for her peers she gained the respect of the staff and her schoolmates. She now attends Edward R. Morrow High School in New York. Nekhidia plays the violin, is a ballet and jazz dancer, and even tried gymnastics. In 2005, in her elementary school, PS279, she exhibited many special qualities, thus at her graduation she was honored with three prestigious awards. One special award from The City of New York Blanche Schwartz was presented to her with these humbling words:” In recognition of your outstanding qualities, your contributions to the school and society, we salute you.” The CSA award hails your courage, goals and perseverance, and your wonderful attitude. You are an inspiration to all of us.” Nikki's other awards were the Principal and Personal Triumph awards. In 2007, she was given an award for achievement in Mathematics and was honored as Student of the Month of January. Nekhidia, with her sister, Kimberly, are the founders of the “Harris Annual Back to School Treat, and Health Fair” an outreach program by The Harris Family Vision Foundation, Inc. that has reached out to needy children and youths in rural and inner city Jamaica. Upcoming Events:
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Kimberly Harris attended The Little Paradise Pre-School
at the tender age of a 1year 5 months; she was already displaying a great
vocabulary for her age, and a strong mind of her own. She played Rosa Park, the
civil rights activist, in a school play. She also was in a Christmas play in the
role of Mary. After she took part in these plays, we realized she had the
potential to do many things. She was always encouraged by her parents, the
school director, Ms. Gabriel, and the staff to excel.
Nekhidia Harris, a mysterious, miracle child was born with a physical
disability. The prognosis given by the doctors was very grim. She was given a
life expectancy not exceeding three days. The hopeless news from doctors only
inspired her parents, friends, relatives, and well wishers to shower her with
love, prayers to God, attention, and lots of affection.