Cora Lee Harris

Background

Harris, Cora Lee was born on April 26, 1939 in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. Daughter of Dnaiel and Orell (Draper) Barley.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Memphis, 1969. Master of Science, University Memphis, 1970. Doctor of Philosophy, Goring Beauty School, 1999.

Career

Cosmetologist Goring Beauty College, Tennessee, 1961. Nailologist Mid-South Beauty School, 1970. Biology teacher Memphis City Schools, 1967-1984.

Owner Coral's Bazaar, Memphis, since 1984. Biology and chemistry teacher Shelby State Community College, 1993-1996. Biology teacher Creigmont High School, Memphis, since 1999.

Member cosmetology board Hamilton High School, Memphis. Science fair coordinator Memphis City Schools. Sales agent Celebrity Fashion Gems.

Coordinator trade shows, beauty pageants.

Achievements

• Cora Lee Harris has been listed as a noteworthy science educator, small business owner by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Young Women’s Christian Association, Memphis, 1983. Volunteer food distribution Dismas House, Memphis, 1989. Judge city and state beauty pageants.

Member National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (member Afro-Academy cultural technical science olympics 1979), National Coalition of 100 Black Women (vice president), National Council Negro Women (fundraiser, social chair), Ladies of Distinction, Inc., Eta Phi Beta (president), Phi Delta Kappa, Delta Sigma Theta (social action chair, Delta of Year 1993, Certified of Appreciation 1982).

Connections

Married William Anderson Harris. Children: William J., Coral A.

Father:

Dnaiel Barley

Mother:

Orell (Draper) Barley

Spouse:

William Anderson Harris

child:

William J. Harris

child:

Coral A. Harris