Julie Burnett
As the Director of Partnership and Innovation, Julie provides guidance on The Fund鈥檚 programming, strategy, and operational initiatives. Prior to joining The Fund, Julie served as the Senior Director of Education Policy for the 海角直播Mayor鈥檚 Office. Julie鈥檚 professional history demonstrates a commitment to providing coherent and connected programs to maximize opportunities, promote just policies, and advocate for systems and resources committed to equitable outcomes for students.
Julie has over 20 years of experience as an educator, working in 海角直播 (CPS) and higher education. She has a master鈥檚 degree in learning disabilities and is a certified reading specialist who was a teacher, reading specialist, high school literacy coach, area curriculum director, high school assistant principal, and former Director of Literacy for CPS. She co-founded the Urban School Improvement Network (now called the Urban Education Institute) at the University of Chicago. It incubated and supported the opening and ongoing professional learning communities of 13 new elementary and high schools, including the University of Chicago鈥檚 Woodlawn campus. She also served as a leadership coach at the Network for College Success at the University of Chicago.
Julie graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a B.S. in sociology and a master鈥檚 degree in education leadership and policy. She successfully completed her administrative and leadership training with New Leaders for New Schools, 海角直播Cohort. Julie grew up on the near northside of 海角直播and is a CPS graduate. She is an avid reader and enjoys life with her extensive network of family and friends.