I am originally from Michigan and hold a BA (Social Studies Education), an MA (History), and an MSA (Master's in School Administration). My daughter and I left Michigan for North Carolina, and it was an excellent move! I have taught in Durham and Wake County Schools for the past 25 years, and I am excited to be a part of the staff at SCORE Academy. When I'm not reading, I love to work in the garden and watch it grow.  

I look forward to working with students in their history classes and helping all of our students pursue their goal of graduating from high school. SCORE truly is a great place to be! 

Hi, I am Brian Harrington, and I'm originally from Lake Norman, NC. I came to Raleigh in the late 90s for college and have been here ever since. I am a 20+ year veteran teacher in Wake County Schools who enjoys everything NC State, the beach, summers, and my amazing family. 

After I finished fourth grade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, my family moved to Knightdale, NC. I graduated from East Wake High School and went on to earn a BA and an MAT at UNC-Chapel Hill.

Now in my twenty-second year as a WCPSS employee, I'm very happy to be a member of the SCORE Academy team. My wife, Kelly, and daughter, Amelia, also spend their days in WCPSS schools. Our dogs, Biscuit and Albert, stay home.

I will teach World History during the '25-26 school year. I am currently licensed in Kansas, Texas, Virginia, and North Carolina. I am certified to teach Pre-K through 12th grade. Additionally, I have taught history and student success classes at the post-secondary level.

I attended high school in Belle Glade, Florida, at Glades Central High School, where I played football, wrestled, and was a shot putter on the track team. I completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Southern California and Fort Hays State University and my Master’s degree at Averett University. Upon completing my degree, I served as a 6th grade teacher before transitioning into middle school and eventually high school. At the high school level, I have taught a variety of social studies classes. In addition to teaching, I coached football, track and field, and wrestling. Through coaching, I have had the opportunity to coach several former and current professional football players. I have also worked as a consultant for several business organizations and professional football, baseball, and basketball teams in the areas of cultural sensitivity and community engagement.

My wife and I live in the big city of Clayton. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, reading, traveling, playing racquetball, and participating in a variety of church, cultural, and social events.