Because Skye Morgan believes that quality education is critical in the development of young minds to learn tolerance, critical thinking and teamwork, she focuses on civic-minded education that is extremely important in the continuation of our country’s democratic republic. Moreover, Morgan supports the idea that the survival of our country’s delicate system is dependent on citizens who are knowledgeable enough to participate in it. She has the opportunity to share her passion for civic-minded education at Petal High School in Petal, Mississippi. Morgan teaches 11th grade on-level United States history, Advanced Placement United States history and 12th-grade dual-credit world history.

Morgan received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre from the University of Southern Mississippi. She served as a long-term substitute while her former theater and speech and debate coach was out on maternity leave. After that year, she worked in theater for several years but never felt fulfilled. Morgan then sought a Masters of the Arts in teaching from the University of Southern Mississippi. She began her teaching career in 2010 and has been in the classroom ever since.

While being fortunate to have previously received the honors of teacher of the year and Star Teacher, Morgan feels that her greatest accomplishments and achievements are daily successes in the classroom. Therefore, she is devoted to providing students a safe and exciting place to succeed. Her greatest contribution is consistently promoting the development of young adults into active and responsible citizens.