- - Assistant Principal Who Gained Attention for Work Outfits Says Videos Have ‘Deeper Meaning’ After Losing Her Son (Exclusive)

Bailey Richards, Hedy PhillipsDecember 12, 2025 at 2:00 AM

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Brittany Harper

Three of Brittany Harper's outfits as a principal -

Brittany Harper is an assistant principal in Georgia who has gained online attention for her bold and colorful work outfits

The mom opened up to PEOPLE about her style, dealing with hate comments and more

“After losing my son Tate in January, sharing my outfits took on an even deeper meaning,” Harper tells PEOPLE

A Georgia assistant principal has fun when she gets dressed in the morning — and students and staff notice. After she began sharing them online, so did the internet.

Brittany Harper has garnered hundreds of thousands of views on Instagram, where — in between posts about her home life — she shares videos of the outfits she wears as an assistant principal at a Southeast Georgia elementary school.

It’s her “dream job,” Harper, 29, tells PEOPLE. And part of the fun is getting dressed each morning.

“I aim for outfits that feel confident and put-together but still approachable and full of personality,” she says. “Fashion should be fun, even in leadership, and I love showing that you can be both professional and vibrant at the same time.

“I've always believed that when you ‘look good, you feel good,’ and as a working mom, it’s important to invest in yourself: your health, your faith, your confidence, and yes, even your appearance,” she says, adding that “you can pour into others so much better when your own cup is full.”

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For the mom, who is currently pregnant, “starting the morning with a workout and then getting ready in an outfit that feels fun and polished sets the tone for my whole day,” she says. And her day-to-day looks, often bold and bright, have taken on a new meaning in 2025 following a difficult loss.

“After losing my son Tate in January, sharing my outfits took on an even deeper meaning,” says Harper. “It became a creative outlet — something that brought a little normalcy back into a season of grief.”

“Over time, it’s grown into a sweet community of educators and working moms who love fashion and need a spark of inspiration,” she continues. “It’s a reminder that leadership doesn’t have to be stiff. You can love education, love your staff and students, and still have fun with style. I also hope to encourage other working moms to show up confidently as themselves.”

Adds the educator, “You don’t have to blend in. Your personality can shine in your work and in your wardrobe.”

Blending in is not in her nature — online or in person, where staff and students find joy in her “feminine, polished, and fun” style.

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Her “supportive” coworkers “hype me up every day and even help me brainstorm spirit day looks for our school,” she tells PEOPLE. “Our staff is used to me wearing fun, bold outfits. They know it’s just part of who I am, and they appreciate the positivity it brings.”

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The kids Harper works with connect with her style, too, she says, and “the girls” are especially into it.

“I also hope it inspires them to be themselves, stand out, and not feel like they have to blend in,” she says of the students. “I always hype them up, too. Whether it’s their hairstyle, their outfit, or something they’re proud of. If what I wear brings a smile to a student’s face or encourages them to embrace who they are, then it’s worth it every single day.”

When the rare spot of negativity creeps up on Instagram, where her videos reach new audiences thanks to the platform’s algorithm, Harper says she shares a reminder with herself.

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“Most of my comments are incredibly kind — especially from teachers, moms and women who enjoy fashion and need a little inspiration. The good definitely outweighs the bad,” she says. But, “every now and then, a negative comment will pop up.”

In these cases, she says she reminds herself “that people only see a tiny snapshot of someone’s life online.”

“Those comments usually say more about the person posting them than they do about me,” she tells PEOPLE. “I share because I genuinely enjoy it, and it brings me joy. My faith keeps me grounded, and I try to handle negativity with grace so it doesn’t steal the fun out of what I do.”

“The messages I receive from people saying I’ve inspired them — to dress with more confidence, to find joy again, or to embrace their own style — are what keep me going,” she adds, “and remind me why I share in the first place.”

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