About me
Heather Harmon is an Innovative Pathway Specialist with the Office of Career Readiness at the South Carolina Department of Education. With 19 years of classroom experience, including 15 years teaching high school English, she is dedicated to expanding high‑quality, future‑ready opportunities for students across the state. During her time at Saluda High School, Heather developed the school’s Education Pathway, a model program in a rural Title I setting that prepares students for college and career while cultivating “homegrown” educators who return to serve their community. Her commitment to educator development earned her the 2020 Jessie Williams Little “Leading the Way” Award for Outstanding Teacher Mentorship. Heather has also been recognized as the Saluda County District Teacher of the Year (2017–2018) and Saluda High School Teacher of the Year (2024–2025).
