I’m proud to call him a friend, and I sincerely hope that each and every one of you has the chance, even for just a few minutes, to keep his company. I so admire Scott and the successes of Education Pioneers. I wouldn’t at all be surprised if some number of BTCIK readers once bumped into Scott at a conference or a coffee shop and had the most delightful conversation without realizing they had just met an extraordinary former schoolteacher, Stanford Law grad, and education-reform superstar. EP’s fellows and alum are now scattered across the education-reform landscape (including my organization), and they are accomplishing big things.ĭespite all of this and the countless, well-deserved public accolades he’s received, Scott remains the wholly decent guy on that bus.
EP has brought thousands of talented people into the world of K–12 schooling and has built lasting partnerships with our sector’s most influential organizations. This is all the more remarkable because one could understand if he had a swollen sense of self. Those who know him best gushed about his authentic care for others, his penchant for asking questions instead of giving answers, and his studied avoidance of the spotlight. It turns out that lots of people have had the same experience I had-meeting him initially and immediately recognizing his modesty and talents.īut what came through during those talks and in my subsequent research for this interview is that Scott’s initial, get-to-know-you humanity carries through in seemingly all of his interactions. Speaker after speaker said the kindest things about Scott, sincerely thanking him for his modesty and commitment to the cause. These memories came rushing back to me last week, during EP’s 10th-anniversary gala.
It hadn’t clicked that I was talking to the guy who started one of the most valuable organizations in our space. He had spent our entire conversation showing such genuine interest in me, asking about my life, that I hadn’t had the chance to learn about him. Only later did I come to realize that I had been talking to the Scott Morgan, the founder and CEO of Education Pioneers (EP). He asked me about my work, my family, and my interests, and as we were walking into the lobby, I felt like we had known each other for years. I met Scott Morgan on a bus nearly five years ago.ĭuring a short ride from an airport to a hotel, we had the most natural, engaging, fun conversation imaginable.
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