Dr. Morcease J. Beasley currently serves as Superintendent of Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS).  Prior to being appointed Superintendent, he served as CCPS Chief School Improvement Officer. Dr. Beasley has over 25 years of dedicated service toward instructional practices and has held numerous leadership positions in public education.  Dr. Beasley leads one of the top 100 largest school districts and the fifth largest school system in the state of Georgia with more than 55,000 diverse students, 7,300 employees, a $728 million general budget, and nearly 70 learning sites and educational programs. 

Dr. Beasley is known as an innovative leader with an exceptional ability to transform both large urban and suburban school districts. He is also recognized for his impeccable ability to improve student academic achievement, strengthen community engagement as well as develop and implement sustainable strategies that produce high performing school systems. 

Dr. Beasley is a recipient of notable accolades and multiple recognitions by numerous organizations. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of Montevallo, a Master of Science degree in Mathematics Education from Samford University, and an Educational Specialist as well as a Doctorate degree in Education with an emphasis on Educational Administration and Leadership from Samford University. Dr. Beasley has also completed Harvard University’s Public Educational Leadership Program.

In addition to dedicating much of his life as a professional educator, Dr. Beasley enjoys recreational time with his wife and four children. He is also described as a dynamic leader in ministry, an amazing mentor, a notable author and a strong supporter of the arts and a variety of social awarenesses.