Julie Waters
for Coppell ISD Board of Trustees
PLACE 2

JUST ADD WATERS
 

​As a mom of 3 elementary aged kids, the leader of a children’s non-profit, and an attorney, my entire career has been focused on making this world a better place for children. Whether through extensive volunteering in school or organizing anti-human trafficking efforts, my passion in life is helping children and teens. Serving on the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees would be a natural extension of my life’s endeavors.

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I have had an incredibly unique, exciting and blessed life. As an elected official, I would represent YOU, and to gain your trust and vote, I feel that it is only fair for you to get to know me. If you have a few minutes, I would invite you to explore my website to understand the important issues that our school district is facing and who I am as a mom and anti-trafficking lawyer.

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I am a life long learner. Growing up, I attended public schools in a rural town in north Texas. Then, I went to Texas A&M University for my undergraduate. Next, I went to Boston University School of Law for my JD. Lastly, I got my Masters of Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary.

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Early on, as an attorney, I represented children in CPS abuse and neglect cases. Next, I started an anti-human trafficking nonprofit that worked with law enforcement to rescue trafficked teens and helped them rebuild their lives. When my children started elementary school, I volunteered countless hours and launched the UIL Academics program for CISD. This program has impacted hundreds of children in the district.

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I am heavily involved in Coppell, because at my core, I love building community and connecting people. I founded the Coppell Running Club, organized multiple car shows/meet-ups, hosted holiday events for my HOA, started the 4-H Sewing Club, teach Sunday school at Irving Bible Church and more. People who know me often ask, "Do you ever sleep?"

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​​As a leader, I am an out of the box thinker who is not afraid to take initiative and can mobilize people. And this is what Coppell ISD needs right now. We are facing unprecedented times with huge financial pressures that have caused the closure of one school with more closures possibly on the horizon. Thank you for taking the time to get to know me. I hope I have earned your vote!