Dr. Acacia M. Warren

Dr. Acacia M. Warren takes pride in bridging her university and K-12 experience to support teachers (pre-service and in-service), students, and administrators. She is acutely aware of the social, economic, linguistic, and racial injustices that pervade American schools and society. Responding to these injustices is paramount to equitably serve all students - hence the rationale behind RRISE UP.

She is unapologetic about advancing youth action research, agency, equity, social justice, and inclusion. Her life’s work is a reflection of her character and ability to connect across networks. The author of two books, Project-Based Learning Across the Disciplines and Cognitive Upgrade, Dr. Warren has presented her research and +1 Pedagogy curriculum at multiple local and national conferences. She enjoys inspiring and resourcing educators with tools that elicit success and transformative practices in schools.

Dr. Warren also enjoys building capacity and efficacy in today’s youth. Because knowledge is not owned by anyone, Dr. Warren believes in sharing knowledge, receiving knowledge, and co-constructing knowledge. Most importantly, she is teachable, approachable, and a creative thinker.

Dr. Warren’s extracurricular passions include traveling (she has traveled to Africa, Asia, Canada, Carribean Islands, Europe, South America, Tahiti, and the Virgin Islands), writing poetry, and learning about different cultures. RRISE UP with her and enhance opportunities and outcomes for youth today.