School of Education
Morris M. Dukuly, Sr.
Minister of State for Presidential Affairs and Chief of Staff for the Republic of Liberia
Morris received his master of arts in special education with licensures in emotional behavioral disorders and learning disabilities in 2001 from St. Thomas. Dukuly has a varied and interesting professional history as a politician and educator. He has earned diplomas in several areas such as international relations and management/administration. Dukuly taught in the Minneapolis Public School system from 1998-2005 and dedicated many hours beyond the school day to try to understand and help students with disabilities to gain in social and academic achievement.
He worked tirelessly to secure a just education for students who emigrated from Africa to the Minneapolis area. Dukuly is a prominent member of the Minneapolis African community. Many immigrants have benefited from his efforts to secure visas and services so that they may experience a dignified way of life while citizens, guests and workers in the United States. As a result of Dukuly’s actions, numerous Liberian citizens live in a more just situation both in the U.S. and Liberia. Dukuly returned to Liberia in July 2005 to join the presidential campaign of Elen Johnson-Sirleaf. He served as the deputy national campaign manager for public communications and media department. Dukuly currently serves as minister of state for presidential affairs and chief of staff for president Johnson-Sirleaf.
