Mrs. Yvonne Morgan has taught at the Dallas ISD since 2002 and has been the head of the Exercise Science Pathway since 2009. She holds a B.S. and M.S. in Kinesiology from Texas Woman's University and is a Licensed Vocational Nurse and Certified Adapted Physical Educator. She has work experience in Rehabilitation Nursing and Athletic Training. She has previously taught Physical Education, Health Education, Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, and Math for Medical Professionals. Her mission is to prepare students to enter a 4-year university by giving them the knowledge and tools essential to succeed in any institute of higher learning. Students will engage in critical thinking, develop autonomy in their coursework, and be prepared with the organizational skills necessary for success after high school.
Mrs. Morgan is a 2025 Magnet/Choice District Teacher of the Year Finalist, 2022 H-E-B Excellence in Education Statewide Finalist, was the 2020 Rotary Club of Dallas Service Above Self High School Teacher of the Year, was the recipient of the 2020 DREA Foundation Sphere award for teaching, Dallas ISD Top 100 Teacher in 2015 and served as a Teach Plus Texas DFW Policy Senior Fellow. Mrs. Morgan is a Master Designated teacher by the Texas Education Agency. Teachers who have earned a Master's designation rank in the top 5% of educators in Texas. These teachers demonstrated classroom effectiveness based on their local district requirements.