Marcia has had a great life and influenced others

First home on Faust in Lakewood,California

Two sisters Nancy & Joanne  were born

Lived on Volk Ave  and attended 3rd grade at Tincher Elementary. Moved to Josie Ave and went to Cubberley  Elementary for grades 4-6. Following that attended Marshall Junior High and Millikan High School.

Started teaching at Rossmoor Elementary in Los Alamitos School in 1974 then moved to ABC School District until retirement. Became a Reading Specialist for Westminster School District.

Earned a Master's Degree and Language Arts Specialist Credential.  Had first book published.

Also became a magician, umpire,coach,community volunteer and a puppy raiser for guide dogs.

Bought Model T and had Fanny Bixby Spencer book published. 

Marcia Lee Harris, taught school for 36 years and was a reading specialist for 5 years. Now she says her life has “gone to the dogs” since she raises puppies for guide dogs.  She is a Mom, published author, edu-tainer (her word for educator and magical entertainer combined), historical re-enactor, collector, storyteller, docent, and active community volunteer, who lives by the motto:  

               “Aspire to inspire, before you expire! ”

        Marcia’s bio would be longer than the War & Peace book if everything were included. She has done so many things during her 66 years of life. Marcia was part of the 1996 Titanic Expedition, marched in the re-enactment of the Civil Rights March in Birmingham, Alabama and more.

       Marcia has won many awards including the Crystal Apple Award from Channel 4 news, the Amazing Women Award from the Long Beach Press-Telegram, The Order of Merlin Award from the International Brotherhood of Magicians, The Sarah Bixby Award and more.

        Marcia belongs to many clubs and organizations. She is very involved with the Rancho Los Cerritos historic site, American Diabetes Association, Guide Dogs for the Blind, and more.

       Articles about Marcia have been published in many newspapers and magazines.

As far as being traditionally published – In the 1980’s Libraries Unlimited published her book titled: ON THIS DAY- A collection of Everyday Learning Activities for the Media Center, Library and Classroom.  Following that she was also published in Powerful Classroom Stories from Accomplished Teachers, North Long Beach Anthology, Chicken Soup for the Soul My Very Good, Very Bad Dog. Patchwork of Stories and Peace Comes in Pieces-Life After WWII.

      The Thomas Brother’s Map Company published her book called : A LOOK AT LAKEWOOD –From bean fields to boulevards, and from cows to community…

       In 2013 History Press published her book titled : Fanny Bixby Spencer Long Beach’s Inspirational Firebrand.

       In 2017 Marcia created a book called: Lessons From Leo – The story of a guide dog in training from wiggly puppy to well-trained working guide dog.

Marcia’s next project will be to complete a book for families and teacher’s called: The Magic Alphabet combining magic tricks and learning the alphabet.

       Marcia has made many presentations throughout the city. Many enjoyed her presentation at the California Writer’s Club.  People also like the fact that she drives a 1926 Model T and is always willing to help others!