Maurice Green holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and economics and a law degree, both from Duke University. Upon graduating from law school, his first job was as a law clerk for Federal District Court Judge N. Carlton Tilley, Jr. in Greensboro for a year. He then completed his clerkship at the Sixth Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals in Cincinnati. After completing his clerkship, he joined the blue chip Charlotte law firm of Smith Helms Mulliss & Moore LLP. He worked his way up to partner after six years before leaving to join Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools as general counsel in 2001.

In 2006, he became chief operating officer and deputy superintendent. In his current position, he is responsible for the day-to-day operations of one of the nation’s largest public school systems, with a budget of $1.17 billion, 135,000 students and nearly 18,000 employees. He oversees academic services, human resources, finance, school safety, technology, accountability, and school law enforcement, among other areas.

His many honors include “Top 40 Under 40” from the Charlotte Business Journal and the Black Women’s Caucus of Charlotte’s Trailblazer award.

From Guilford County Schools