Dr. Julie Morris brings over 38 years of distinguished service in public education across Illinois, including 15 years as Superintendent of Harlem School District #122.  She now serves as an Executive Coach and Professional Learning Specialist at West40 ISC #2 in the western suburbs of Chicago. A strategic, equity-centered leader, Dr. Morris is widely recognized for her expertise in systems design, instructional leadership, and adult learning, with a proven ability to translate vision into actionable, sustainable change. Her coaching approach emphasizes whole-child and equity-centered outcomes, helping leaders align strategic planning with student success while fostering inclusive stakeholder engagement and shared ownership among families, educators, and community partners. As a process-oriented thought partner, Dr. Morris empowers district and school leaders to build capacity, embed strategic long-range goals into daily practice, and move from big-picture vision to practical, measurable implementation—making her an invaluable partner for school systems pursuing meaningful, long-term improvement.