About

Acacia M. Warren, Ed.D.

Ed.D., Educational Leadership
University of Southern California
Concentration: Teacher Education in Multicultural Societies (TEMS)
Administrative Services Credential
Brandman University (UMass Global)
M.A., Educational Administration
California State University, Dominguez Hills
M.A., Education and Teaching Credential
University of California, Berkeley
B.A., Liberal Studies
University of California, Riverside

University of California, Irvine
Single Subject Program Coordinator, Master of Arts in Teaching and Credential Program
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Adjunct Faculty for Teacher Education Program
Los Angeles Unified School District
Teacher (elementary and middle school), Data Coach, RtI Expert, GATE Coordinator, Common Core Fellow and Facilitator, Assistant Principal (middle school), and District Administrator
Oakland Unified School District
Teacher (elementary school)

Google Apps For Educators (GAFE)
Google Certified Educator – Level 1
Instructional Technology Tools
Distance Learning
PBL, STEAM, and GATE
UDL, UbD, SEL, and MTSS
Lesson/Unit/Curriculum Planning
Gifted Certification (UCSD extension)
Action Research for Students
Equity and Social Justice in PBL/STEAM
Adult Learning Theory
Inclusion Activities
Mindfulness Activities
RJ Circles for Students & Adults
ACEs and Trauma Informed Practices
Building Educators’ Capacity
Curriculum Design and Unit Planning
Teacher Education and Credentialing
Presenting for Workshops, Trainings, and Professional Development

National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE)
National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)
National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
California League of Schools (CLS)
California Council on Teacher Education (CCTE)
California Association of Bilingual Educators (CABE)
Computer Using Educators (CUE)
American Educational Research Association (AERA)

rriseup.org
STEM Mentoring Program
First Gen Scholarships
Online Coding Camp
Resources and Services Specific to Environmental, Social, and Economic Justice
Teacher and Student Scholarships for Community Service

OABSE Midwest Regional Conference, Columbus, OH
NABSE 50th National Conference, National Harbor, MD
Keynote LAUSD Summer Institute
AERA – Cultivating Equitable Education Systems, San Diego, CA
CABE Virtual Conference
International Society for Technology Education (ISTE) Virtual Conference
Online PBL/STEAM Workshops, UCI
InnovatED Conference, New Tech High School, Napa, CA
California STEAM Symposium, Anaheim, CA
Fal CUE Conference, Sacramento, CA
PBL Institute for Teachers, UCI (sponsored by Schools First)
California Association for Bilingual Educators (CABE) Conference, Long Beach, CA
California Council on Teacher Education (CCTE) Fall Conference, San Diego, CA
Fall CUE “Meet the Authors” Event, Napa, CA
California Association for Bilingual Educators (CABE) Conference, Sacramento, CA
CUE National Conference, Palm Springs, CA
California Association for the Gifted (CAG) Conference, San Diego, CA
California STEAM Symposium, San Francisco, CA
National Principals Conference, Philadelphia, PA
Better Together California Teachers Summit (Edcamp Specialist), CSU Bakersfield
Lead 3 Symposium for Administrators, Redondo Beach, CA
42nd Annual Black Child Conference, Los Angeles, CA
CUE Fall Conference, Napa Valley, CA
Keynote Speaker for Local District Central Leadership Institute (LAUSD), Los Angeles, CA
Better Together CA Teachers Summit (Edcamp Specialist), CSU San Bernardino
CLS K-12 Summer Institute, Indian Wells, CA
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference (Panelist), San Francisco, CA
41st Annual Black Child Conference, Los Angeles, CA
CLS/Center for Advanced Research and Technology (CART) Conference, Clovis, CA
CLS Technology Conference, Monterey, CA
CLS Annual Conference South, Costa Mesa, CA
Education Week Leadership Dinner Series, Los Angeles, CA
Building Educator Assessment Literacy (BEAL) Training, Secondary ELA Trainer, Los Angeles, CA
CLS Annual Conference South, San Diego, CA
Launch LA: Common Core, Teach Plus Conference, CSU Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA
CLS North Lake Tahoe Conference, North Lake Tahoe, CA
USC International Education Studies Tour, Beijing and Tianjin, China
Common Core Fellow and Trainer, Los Angeles, CA
GATE/SAS Annual Parent Conference, Los Angeles, CA
Central Cities Gifted Children’s Association (CCGCA) Annual GATE Conference, Pasadena, CA
*CLS = California League of Schools

“The quality of your work is a snapshot of your character.” ~ Unknown

“Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.” ~ Unknown

Greetings fellow educators, parents, and community members! As you navigate your way through this website, you will find an eclectic range of strategies, resources, and services. I value inclusion, healthy relationships, and creating a sense of belonging in any system. While I am quite resourceful, creative, and industrious, I pride myself in being teachable. I value insight from all stakeholders and collaborating across networks. I LOVE teaching, learning, and leading! Together, we have the power to transform education and accelerate pathways for student achievement.

I enjoy traveling, meeting new people, and learning about different cultures. Traveling provides the benefit of developing knowledge and understanding of schools in a global context. Some places that have enlightened my educational journey and diversified my cultural lens are as follows: Kenya and Tanzania – Africa (I attended school in Kenya for two years); Beijing, Tianjin, and Hong Kong – China; Amsterdam – Netherlands; Venice and Bari – Italy; Olympia, Mykonos, and Athens – Greece; Dubrovnik – Croatia; Sarande – Albania; Bora Bora – Tahiti; San Juan – Puerto Rico; Caribbean Islands (Jamaica, Haiti, Aruba, Dominica, Cayman Islands); Cozumel, Cabo, and Puerto Vallarta – Mexico; Virgin Islands (St. John and St. Thomas); Victoria and Vancouver – Canada; and several states (New York, Alaska, Michigan, Louisiana, Oregon, Ohio, Washington, Colorado, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Washington, D.C., Virginia, Illinois, Indiana, Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Utah, Nevada, Hawaii, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and more to come!).

I look forward to extending my educational journey by working with you and sharing best practices, resources, and strategies for success. Contact me for further consultation and collaboration.