Meet Dan

Dan Chang is an LAUSD math teacher and education leader with a 20-year track record of improving schools in Los Angeles. From teaching students pre-algebra to leading ambitious District improvement efforts, Dan is dedicated to seeing students, families, teachers and schools succeed in LAUSD.  

Teacher. Dan currently teaches mathematics at James Madison Middle School in North Hollywood. Being a public school math teacher was Dan’s dream job since childhood. A Valley resident for 20 years, Dan brings his enthusiasm, passion and his real world experiences to help students conquer everyone’s favorite school subject…MATH!

Education Non-Profit Leader. Prior to teaching, Dan led several improvement efforts within the Los Angeles Unified School District. In 2012, he cofounded the Los Angeles Fund for Public Education. The LA Fund rallied local artists to support LAUSD arts education through its Arts Matter campaign. With the financial and program support of the LA Fund, LAUSD rolled out free breakfast in the classroom to every school over 3 years. Dan started his career in public education at Green Dot Public Schools. During his time at Green Dot, he led the opening of 17 high performing charter high schools throughout Los Angeles. In 2008, Dan led the turnaround of LAUSD’s most troubled high school, Locke High School in Watts.

Parent. Dan is a proud LA Unified parent and father of 3 children. He is a graduate of U.C. Berkeley and the UCLA Anderson School of Management. He was the chairman of the board of Valley Charter Schools. In his free time, Mr. Chang plays basketball and watches college sports.