Dr. Shermika “Mimi” Harvey’s Bio

Dr. Shermika “Mimi” Harvey serves as the founding Head of School at Emerge Berkeley Christian Academy, where her love for children and passion for education come together to help shape a new kind of learning environment—one that feels like home. With over a decade of experience in teaching, school leadership, and curriculum development, she leads with both care and conviction, creating a place where every student is known, valued, and nurtured.

Dr. Harvey holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Science in Education with a focus on Interdisciplinary Arts. She earned her Doctorate in Leadership with a Global Perspective, bringing with her a deep understanding of how to guide diverse learning communities with clarity, compassion, and purpose. Over the years, she has served in both early childhood and K–12 settings, gaining a full view of how children grow academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.

Her approach to education is grounded in a belief that learning should be both intentional and joyful. Dr. Harvey believes children flourish when they are free to be inquisitive, supported in their growth, and rooted in a strong sense of identity. Drawing from Christ-centered and whole-child philosophies, she helps create classrooms where students are encouraged to think deeply, express themselves, and develop the kind of character that lasts beyond the school day.

As both an educator and a parent, Dr. Harvey understands the importance of partnership with families. She leads EBCA with an open door and an open heart, working alongside parents to build an environment that honors faith, academic excellence, and childhood itself. Her leadership style is relational and steady, focused on building trust, cultivating excellence, and making space for every child to thrive.

At this new and growing school, Dr. Harvey is helping lay a foundation where children not only learn, but come to love learning—where they are guided with grace, challenged to grow, and reminded daily that they were created with purpose. Under her leadership, Emerge Berkeley Christian Academy offers more than just a strong education—it offers a place for families to grow together in faith, values, and vision.