Jason Lee Morgan

About Jason Lee Morgan

Husband of Jenny and Father of three (Leukos, Aurora Joy, Zaiden) A South Central Los Angeles grown, 20-year Compton Unified Educator and Founder/CEO of twiGs Creation, Inc, Jason Lee Morgan was a “bussed kid,” and lived firsthand the inequities of our school system having to travel an hour outside of his community on a bus each day to receive a quality education. His unique experience with public schools and systemic injustice trauma growing up as a young Black male has empowered him to champion culturally sustaining, engaging, and equitable learning experiences for all families who stay in their local district and to elevate the unique assets that exist in the culture and people of communities of color. Jason has made it his mission to combat what he calls \"Joy Deserts\" in order to close the \"Joy Equity Gap\" where certain communities have greater and more protected access to joyful teaching and learning experiences. Mr. Morgan has been the recipient of numerous awards such as the Carlston Outstanding Teacher of America Award, Legacy Champion Educator Award, American Graduate Champion, CA League of Schools Regional Teacher of the Year, and Compton Unified Teacher of the Year. Jason serves as an education advocate at the local and state level as a Teach Plus CA and Ed-Trust West Policy Fellow and Advisor. He also serves as an Early Career Teacher Mentor, Advisory Board Member, and Conference Presenter/Designer with the Teacher Leadership Academy of the Above & Beyond Teaching public charity.

Experience

1. Curriculum Specialist

   COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

   Aug 2022 — Present · Compton, CA, US

   As the Curriculum Specialist at Dominguez High School, I lead strategic efforts to elevate academic achievement, create inclusive learning environments, and empower students for post-secondary success. Focused on building a positive school culture, I collaborate with Community Schools and Stanford’s Challenge Success to establish a strong foundation for freshman success through our Freshman Transition Collaborative. This includes supporting college and career readiness, enhancing school climate, and providing critical early support for students\' academic journeys.I also direct the schoolwide implementation of AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) strategies, leading our pathway toward becoming an AVID Demonstration School. Through professional learning communities, I coach and support teachers, sharing best practices that build rigorous, engaging, and equitable learning experiences across all classrooms. I am dedicated to creating culturally responsive opportunities for students, including piloting an African-American AVID cohort and embedding responsive teaching strategies into our math curriculum.Beyond the classroom, I foster partnerships with community organizations, universities, and other stakeholders to expand opportunities for our students. I’m passionate about connecting youth to mentorship, career pathways, and leadership opportunities that reflect their potential and aspirations. My work is driven by the belief that all students deserve high-quality, accessible education tailored to their unique strengths and the collective assets of our communities.

Education

• University of San Diego

  Continued Education Units

  2018

• Western Governors University

  Master of Science - MS, Curriculum and Instruction Research & Design

• Stanford University

  BA, Economics

  1999 — 2004

• Los Angeles County of Education

  CLEAR Credential, District Intern Program

  2008 — 2013

• Brandman University

  Continued Education Units

  2018

Skills

• Fundraising
• Research
• Editing
• Curriculum Development
• Public Speaking
• Curriculum Design
• Non-Profits
• Teaching
• Educational Technology
• Educational Leadership
• Tutoring
• Community Outreach