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The needs of society should determine the work of the school. The supreme need of society is ideal citizenship. Ideal citizenship demands for the individual the highest degree of knowledge, skill, power and service."
-Col. Francis Wayland Parker


Head of School, Johnathan Harris

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Johnathan serves as the Head of School. His primary responsibility is to advance the school's mission through community engagement, development, and fundraising.

Mr. Harris founded Lynnhaven Academy in 2012 due to the mounting frustration he faced as a teacher and administrator in the public school system. A strong advocate for parents desiring a first rate education for their children, Johnathan grew weary of an educational structure in which teachers were not empowered to foster environments of independent and creative learning experiences for each of their students. As an educator, Mr. Harris challenged the status quo of this structure and questioned the lack of personal attention that allowed students to reach their personal bests. With these experiences and principles at the forefront, Lynnhaven Academy was born.  ​

He is a proud alumni of Lynchburg College.  Upon graduating from Lynchburg, Mr. Harris served within the Lynchburg City Public Schools system as a Teacher's Assistant. After relocating to Richmond, Virginia in the early 2000's, Johnathan was hired as a Reading and Math Teacher for Henrico County Public Schools, where he continued his career in education as a Reading Specialist and Principal. 

He is married to Courtney Hughes-Harris. She is employed at the University of Richmond. They have one child, Caydence and they reside in Midlothian.


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Photo courtesy of Richmond Family Magazine

A student at Lynnhaven is one who is self driven, an independent thinker, a team player, and takes pride in the learning process.”
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-Johnathan Harris
Founder & Head of School

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Class of 2019

In The News - Click these articles to read publications about the school.


​From “mess” to ambassador- University of Lynchburg Magazine

Starting a School from Scratch 
Richmond Family Magazine 
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Private school’s game of real estate musical chairs ends in Forest Hill - Richmond Bizsense

Style Weekly Top 40 Under 40 - Lynnhaven Academy & Johnathan Harris - Style Weekly


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Lynnhaven Academy is accredited by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, NCA Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, & the Northwest Accreditation Commission. Lynnhaven is also an accredited member of the Virginia Council for Private Education and the National Association of Independent Schools.
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1000 Westover Hills Blvd - Richmond, Virginia 23225
​Office: 804-750-2300 - FAX: 804-750-2301

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  • We're Moving!
    • Transportation
  • Admissions
    • Tuition & Fees
    • Inquire
  • Explore
    • Mission
    • Head of School
    • Faculty and Staff
    • Employment Opportunities
    • At a glance
    • Audioblog
    • COVID-19
    • Donate
    • Jennifer Lynn Harris
    • School Leadership
    • Why Lynnhaven
    • In the News
    • FAQ
    • Parents
    • Governance
    • Student Life >
      • Community
  • Academics
    • School Profile
    • Accreditation
    • College Counseling
    • Graduation
    • Honor Code
    • Sassafras Seven C's
    • Technology
    • Lynnhaven Library
  • School Calendar
  • LynxNet