Dr. Harris began her long road to education in the schools of Camden County, Marian Anderson High School, now known as Camden Middle School. She went on to pursue her Bachelor of Science Degree from North Carolina Central University; Master's Degree from Atlanta University and her Doctoral Degree from University of Maryland, College Park. She also embarked on other areas and aspects of education from the prestigious John Hopkins University and Loyola University in Baltimore, MD, the University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa) and Catholic University in Washington, DC.

All of her education paid off, because she is one of the key persons involved in educational legislation on Capitol Hill.

June got her start in Washington under the auspices of Democratic Rep. Bill Clay of Missouri. When he was appointed to the Select Committee on Committees in 1979, he brought her to Capitol Hill as a part of his staff. He opened doors for her and sent her out to either sink or swim. She has served the communities and the nation for our children very well. Through her travels all over the world she says the experiences and lessons learned have enriched her life beyond words.