The Vision: Empowering Learners

Harris Academy was founded to empower learners and to help each child develop valuable life skills such as leadership, time management, independence, self-discipline, and goal setting in a safe and warm environment where confidence can bloom and intrinsic motivation is unlocked.

Powered by Prenda

Harris Academy is powered by Prenda, which means we are part of an established and growing network of microschools in Arizona, Florida, Texas, Utah, and Arkansas.

Meet the Guide

Rinna Harris brings over 15 years of experience educating children of all ages. Her diverse educational background, spanning the Philippines, the Bahamas, and the United States, provides her with a unique perspective in creating structured yet flexible learning environments where students can thrive and flourish. She successfully owned and operated a home-based Montessori preschool for over 10 years. In 2020, she founded Harris Academy, a preparatory learning center in Gilbert, Arizona, dedicated to serving families and learners in Grades 4-8. Rinna also serves as a coach, assisting aspiring educators in starting their own microschools. She is passionate about the personalized approach to education in microschooling and enjoys seeing students succeed. Rinna is the mother of seven children and holds a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems from Brigham Young University (Cum Laude, '99).

Location Info

Located in Gilbert, AZ, our learning center offers personalized education and project-based learning for grades 3-8.

Address

Higley & Pecos

Hours

9 AM - 2 PM, Mondays - Thursdays

Parent Reviews

See what our families say about our learning experience.

We chose Rinna as our daughter's guide for the 3rd grade. She’s so amazing that we have stayed through 5th grade. She’s kind, patient, and everything you’d want in a child’s micro school.

Holli Silva
A black and white photograph of a classroom where multiple students are sitting at desks with computers. A person is interacting with the students, possibly teaching or assisting them. Large windows line the wall in the background, allowing natural light to illuminate the room.
A black and white photograph of a classroom where multiple students are sitting at desks with computers. A person is interacting with the students, possibly teaching or assisting them. Large windows line the wall in the background, allowing natural light to illuminate the room.

Gilbert AZ

We absolutely love Harris Academy! Rinna is warm, intuitive, and truly cares about every child’s well-being. What stands out the most is how she listens and communicates so well with parents. It’s clear she wants every student to feel supported, understood, and empowered to learn. Her dedication has made a world of difference for our children, and we’re so thankful to have found her!

A classroom setting with a group of students seated and facing a large chalkboard filled with mathematical equations and diagrams. A teacher stands at the front, engaging with the students. The room has a warm lighting atmosphere with track lights on the ceiling, and various personal items like water bottles are visible on the desks.
A classroom setting with a group of students seated and facing a large chalkboard filled with mathematical equations and diagrams. A teacher stands at the front, engaging with the students. The room has a warm lighting atmosphere with track lights on the ceiling, and various personal items like water bottles are visible on the desks.
Audrey & Ben Jensen

Gilbert AZ

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