Allen Harris

Originally from Boston, Allen Harris attended Catholic Memorial School and completed a post-grad year at Suffield Academy. He played Division II basketball at Saint Anselm College before transferring to Virginia State University, where he earned a degree in mass communications.

Allen coached at both the collegiate and professional levels before beginning his career in education as a recruitment manager with KIPP Massachusetts. He later moved into independent school admissions and coaching, first at Noble and Greenough School and then at Episcopal High School in Houston.

At Pomfret, Allen serves as an assistant director of admissions and head coach of the boys varsity basketball team. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, and attending sporting events. He lives on campus and enjoys being part of the Pomfret community.