Ms. Crystal Harker
SECOND GRADE
We are pleased to introduce Ms. Crystal Harker, who joins Ascent Classical Academy this year as a Second Grade Teacher.
Originally from a small town near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Ms. Harker brings a rich background in both academics and student life. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Sport and Event Management and has four years of teaching experience, most recently serving at St. Anne School of Rock Hill. She previously taught in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where she also coached middle and high school volleyball. Over the last five years, she has continued to coach volleyball and also led a lower school soccer team.
Ms. Harker is passionate about the goals of classical education and its power to shape students in meaningful ways. She writes:
“I like how a classical education gives students a firm foundation of knowledge that helps develop them intellectually, emotionally, socially, creatively, and physically. It is not just about books and technology, but about what the student knows and can achieve with confidence.”
Outside the classroom, Ms. Harker loves spending time with her family – especially her ten-month-old daughter, Korra. She enjoys days at the lake or beach, walks with her dogs, and making the most of time spent outdoors.
Please join us in welcoming Ms. Harker to the Ascent Classical community!