Julie Mitchell, Ed. D.

Dr. Julie Mitchell brings nearly four decades of experience as a respected leader in public education, with an extensive background in instructional leadership across all grade levels, culminating in her ten years serving as Superintendent of the Rowland Unified School District.

As a coach and mentor, she now partners with boards of education, superintendents and assistant superintendents to craft the modern and technologically innovative learning environments that will equip students to thrive in an increasingly complex and competitive global society.

Julie gives both sitting and aspiring school leaders the practical tools they need to effectively make decisions and govern, while simultaneously avoiding blind spots and unintended consequences. She supports onboarding for new board members, conducts governance workshops and fosters effective communication between boards and administrators, helping them to align on shared goals and achieve the outcomes they collectively desire.

She is particularly adept in crisis management and communication, as well as the full range of human resources and labor relations issues—including contract negotiations, recruitment and hiring, employee evaluation and discipline, and compliance with evolving laws. She has guided organizations through reductions in force, budget planning and position control processes, providing clarity and direction during complex transitions. Once recognized as California’s Negotiator of the Year, she has a distinguished history of working collaboratively with labor groups to strengthen district operations.