McKenzie Lee Brown

By McKenzie Brown Longtime educator, business owner and community leader Sally Harris has dedicated her life to improving educational opportunities for children and families throughout Hillsborough County. Now, she hopes to continue that work by bringing her experience and ideas back to public service. Harris founded Circle C Ranch Academy in Tampa in 1985, launching what would become one of the area’s most respected early childhood education programs.

Dancers perform onstage during a Dancing for a Difference recital. By McKenzie Brown Dancing for a Difference (D4D), a local nonprofit dance studio based in Brandon, has spent the past 10 years making dance and music accessible to people of all ages and abilities throughout the Tampa Bay area while giving back to the community.

The students at Dorothy C. York Innovation Academy were able to develop their creative abilities and a love for their environment. By McKenzie Brown Welcome to Dorothy C. York Innovation Academy, a Hillsborough County public school and Magnet IB campus with a strong emphasis on STEAM integration. Here, learning extends beyond traditional instruction to prepare students for real-world experiences.