Morris served as a teacher/administrator in the Manson and Central Kitsap school districts, script writer for the UW Husky Marching Band, and as chair of the Arts and Humanities division for Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom. He received a distinguished faculty award, a WCCTCHA Award of Excellence, and a Most Outstanding Faculty Award. He served on the WMEA board, as a North Central region officer, and as clinician and adjudicator for ACDA.