Harrison has over four decades of experience in education leadership roles. 

He served as both the interim superintendent and superintendent for ABSS from 2014 to 2018.  Prior to that, he was the chairman of the North Carolina State Board of Education from 2009 to 2013.

Harrison’s career path includes roles as an assistant superintendent, principal, and elementary school teacher before becoming a superintendent. In addition to his administrative roles, Harrison has been involved in coaching school principals and superintendents, as well as teaching masters and doctoral-level courses as an adjunct professor at several universities.