J.J. Lewis
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Picture of J.J. Lewis under the Michigan Avenue sign at Alcatraz.
Picture of J.J. Lewis at the Compass Charter Schools of San Diego Graduation Ceremony.
Picture of J.J. Lewis with Compass Charter Schools of Fresno staff and scholars at the ValleyPBS Kids Nite.
Picture of J.J. Lewis speaking at the Central Michigan University Commencement.
Picture of J.J. Lewis with Phi Kappa Tau brothers from the Gamma Lambda charter at Central Michigan University, with newly elected National President Bill Brasch.
Picture of J.J. Lewis with a prospective scholar at the Back to School Bash at the Oaks Mall.
I am the Superintendent & CEO for Compass Charter Schools (CCS), a system of three (3) charters authorized by three (3) authorizers, serving over 2,000 scholars throughout the State of California.  I was named the CEO by the Board of Directors at their regular meeting in January 2016.  Previously I had the honor of serving as Interim CEO while working as the Manager, Major Giving for Detroit Public TV and WRCJ 90.9 FM.
 
I hold a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from San Diego State University, and a Bachelor of Science degree from Central Michigan University in History and Political Science.  I also have a Nonprofit Management Executive Certificate from Georgetown University and am a Certified Fundraising Executive.  I am currently working on my Doctor of Education in Organizational Change and Leadership from the University of Southern California.
 
I am a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity.  I serve on the Digital Learning Collaborative, Digital Learning Annual Conference Advisory Board, El Dorado County Charter SELPA CEO Executive and Selection Committees, and The Charter Schools Resource Journal Editorial Board.  I also serve on the Central Michigan University National Alumni Association Board of Directors, am the President of the Central Michigan University Mary Ellen Brandell Volunteer Center Alumni Board of Directors, and am the Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity West Coast Domain Director.  I previously served on the City of Howell Economic Development Council and George Mason University Department of Global and Community Health Advisory Committee.

I live in Simi Valley with my three (3) cats: Armoni, Cali and Franny, and three (3) dogs Arya, Diego and Tiberius.
Picture of J.J. Lewis with Compass Charter Schools of San Diego scholars and parents at Coffee with Compass.
Picture of J.J. Lewis with Cookie Monster at the Detroit Public TV Riley Broadcast Center.
Picture of J.J. Lewis welcoming guests to the Downton Abbey screening at the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Picture of J.J. Lewis presenting a Phi Kappa Tau Award to Brother Dan Dauer from the Gamma Tau chapter at Old Dominion University.
Picture of J.J. Lewis with graduating scholars from Compass Charter Schools of San Diego.
Picture of J.J. Lewis welcoming guests to the Downton Abbey screening at the Michigan Theatre.
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  • Home
  • About Me
  • Academic Life
    • Central Michigan University >
      • Undergraduate Academic Research
    • San Diego State University >
      • EDL 600
      • EDL 610
      • EDL 630
      • EDL 650
      • EDL 655
      • EDL 680
      • EDL 680
      • EDL 690
      • EDL 795A
      • EDL 795B
    • University of Southern California
  • Leading Edge
    • Evolution of Online and Blended Learning
    • Accessibility
    • Building & Maintaining Community
    • Digital Citizenship, Literacy & Responsible Learning Practices
    • Collaboration, Pedagogy, and Practices
    • Online Assessment & Evaluation
    • Are You Ready for Online & Blended Teaching?
  • Blog
  • Contact Me