Julie Mitchell
Superintendent, Rowland Unified School District
Dr. Julie Mitchell is the Superintendent of Schools for the Rowland Unified School District, located in Los Angeles County, California. With 35 years of experience in public education, Julie is committed to providing all students with an exceptional educational experience which will assist them with becoming thriving members of an ever-changing global society.
Julie has dedicated her entire career to ensuring that each and every child is given every opportunity to succeed and achieve. She considers herself a teacher at heart and public education is her passion.
Her leadership philosophy is to create a positive learning environment for both students and staff, while building upon excellence with students at the center of all decisions. Her leadership has brought a laser focus and unwavering vision and commitment to “Innovative Learning for All” that supports the individual needs of students, families and staff.
This vision has garnered the Rowland Unified School District with many state and national awards, including being named as a 2018 Visionary School District featured at the National Model Schools Conference, receiving a Districts of Distinction honor by District Administration Magazine and being a part of Digital Promise’s League of Innovative Schools.