Principal, Francis Binkley Elementary School

Harmony Harvell was born and raised in Sonoma County and brings with her experience as an educator, coach, and leader in our community. She began as a teacher in 2003 in grades 4th-8th, teaching English overseas, and came to the Rincon Valley District family in 2004.

Harmony has served as both Vice Principal at RVCS-Matanzas, Interim Principal at Matanzas Elementary, and joined Binkley as its principal in 2021. Harmony brings with her an understanding and compassion for the Binkley community and is loves working with every staff, students, and family. It is often said that Harmony treats her students with as much care as her own children.  

Harmony, and her husband, Erik are both special education advocates for neurodivergent populations. Their son, August was a Bobcat before his mom; and his sister, Lucille will join in 2022. As a family, they enjoy hiking, days at the beach, gardening, musical jam sessions, and baseball games during the season.