Patricia Harris

The City of Savannah continues to benefit from the talent and historical lineage connected to the women of it’s fifth district, especially the deeply rooted heritage of the residents. One such link is the cherished educator community that developed many years ago as African American teachers raised families in the fifth. Dr. Patricia Harris and Pastor Betty Jones are two retired educators who found themselves in the fifth district and have been active in protecting the area for many years.

Dr. Patricia Harris is a retired educator and served most recently at the historic Alfred Ely Beach High School. She made a tremendous impact as an educator, given the following she has of former students who she has named “her babies”. Dr. Harris is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and leads efforts to engage and educate her community about voting and civic engagement. Dr. Harris created the fifth district coalition to raise awareness about the value, history, and importance of the fifth district because she noticed a need to offer a voice to represent the community. Her ongoing commitment to community organizing has made the fifth district stronger, especially at city hall where there have been missed opportunities in the spirit of providing resources to the district.