Warren P. Edwards, Ph.D.
College & Career Readiness Coordinator
District PK-12 STEM/STEAM Coordinator
ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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LinkedIn: @DrWarrenPEdwards
Twitter: @DocSTEM
PHILOSOPHY
“Children are like caterpillars they struggle through the chrysalis of education in order to emerge as a beautiful butterfly.”
–Warren Edwards
“Once shown the moon you can reach the stars.”
– Warren Edwards
EXPERIENCE
August 2023- Present
District STEM/STEAM Coordinator (PK-12)
College & Career Readiness Coordinator (PK-12)
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Built and calibrated standards-aligned STEM task quality frameworks and rubrics across 40+ schools, improving rigor and instructional alignment at scale.
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Delivered actionable feedback cycles (coaching + implementation monitoring) with clear evidence tags and next-step recommendations.
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Designed high-cognitive-demand STEM/PBL tasks and exemplars aligned to standards and measurable outcomes.
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Partnered cross-functionally with district teams and external STEM organizations to improve quality, consistency, and implementation fidelity.
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Acted as a liaison with Core Curriculum offices to ensure vertical alignment of essential skills for student success in STEM/STEAM courses.
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Coordinated training, communication, and collaboration to support STEM/STEAM courses.
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Collected and analyzed data to recommend curriculum modifications for enrichment programs.
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Assisted in planning and developing district and school-wide instructional in-service programs to enhance instructional performance and student achievement in STEM/STEAM courses.
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Maintained communication with the Georgia Department of Education to stay updated on current policies and practices.
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Provided leadership in the administration of STEM/STEAM courses and programs.
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Ensured prompt, regular attendance and availability for on-site work during regular business hours.
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Supervised the implementation and certification of STEM and STEAM instruction across 40+ K-12 schools.
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Secured a T-Mobile for Education grant, providing over 600 tablets to create mobile digital labs for each STEM school.
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Designed and developed the STEM Curiosity Lab website, serving as a STEM-based inquiry data resource.
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Obtained grant funds from the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation to establish four STEM Centers.
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Conducted observations and provided feedback to schools
July 2021 - 2023
Instructional Support Specialist
K-5 Math & Science
Division of Teaching and Learning K-5 Math and Science
Atlanta Public Schools, Atlanta, GA
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Designed, Developed, and maintained the single source curricula resource site for the K-5 Curriculum & Instruction department www.apselemetarycandi.com
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Conducted Professional Learning at the National Science Teachers Association
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Provided targeted, job-embedded support to teachers and school leaders by implementing an intensive cycle of content support (including but not limited to classroom observations, co-teaching, modeling, co-planning, etc.) in the assigned subject area(s).
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Assisted teachers and school leaders to analyze data (screening, diagnostic, formative, and summative) and identify necessary academic supports.
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Established protocols and procedures to analyze student work periodically and identify specific areas in need of improvement.
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Designed and facilitates targeted professional learning to increase teacher capacity and effectiveness in schools by identifying academic needs resulting from the data (observations, student work, student performance, lesson plans, etc.).
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Provided support for creating and implementing selected curricular resources; assists teachers to adjust, modify, and enrich curricular approaches and improve instructional practices.
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Conducted professional learning for teams of teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrators related to assigned areas of responsibility (school and district).
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Rendered support for creating and sustaining a collaborative planning model/professional learning community for teachers.
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Served as a subject matter resource for math and science in elementary schools for paraprofessionals, teachers, and school administrators.
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Remained current with accepted and appropriate instructional theory, practice, and research; participates in professional learning; attend seminars and conferences as requested.
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Collaborated with others in the Office of Academics and the Office of Schools in providing school/classroom-based professional learning and support.
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Assisted with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the district's professional learning activities.
July 2017 - 2021
Academic Coordinator
Math, Science & STEM
Tuskegee Airmen Global Academy
Atlanta, GA
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Facilitated the School-wide STEM Certification process- COGNIA STEM Certification Awarded SY20-21
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Served as STEM Coordinator managing a team of 6 staff; developing, facilitating, and monitoring implementation plan, curricular resources, problem-based tasks, and professional learning. -GMAS Science proficiency rating has increased by 11% from 2017-2019
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Served as the Academic Coach for Science and Mathematics; facilitated professional learning, data digs, and instructional planning sessions for 30 teachers - GMAS Mathematics proficiency rating has increased by 13% from 2017-2019
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Increase in CCRPI from 51.8 – 72.7 (2015-2019); 10% increase in CCRPI over 3 years -Managed Community Partnerships as a site-based liaison
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Received College Football Playoff-Yards for Teachers Green Grant Award $1,500
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Student teacher program coordinator facilitating the student teacher process with cooperating teacher, supervising teacher, and University.
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Coached 2 math instructors to receive State Top 10% SGP growth in -2018
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Exceeded the Bar in Math (38.8 vs 35.2) and Science (45.7 vs 37.2) in -2018 - School-based programs and event coordinator
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The lead sponsor for boys mentor group (MALE ACADEMY)
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Served as Campus Lead for 3 Power Up Summer Sites (TAG, Hollis, and M.A. Jones). Directly supervised 12 staff, developed and facilitated STEM Summer Camp for 150 students -Served on the District Instructional Coach Candidate Pool selection team
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Facilitated District Professional Development -Collaborated with NASA staff to develop multi-state and school Solar Eclipse event
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Participated in the Merger (E.L. Connally & Venetian) planning and New Building Construction
(Virtual) Summer 2020
STEM Summer Camp Instructor
(Face-toFace)July 2019
Virtual STEM Instructor
MAST STEM Academy, Summer Camp
Shanghai, China
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Delivered K–2 STEM instruction in an intensive program model (3 classes/day; 12-15 students/class).
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Provided daily rubric-based performance feedback with individualized written commentary (12–15 students/day).
1990
Bachelor of Arts
Business Administration,Marketing
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA
EDUCATION
2013
Doctor of Philosophy
Environmental Science
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
2001
Masters of Science
Natural and Applied Science
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
CERTIFICATIONS/ENDORSEMENTS
2023
STEM Endorsement
Metro Regional Education Service Agency
Atlanta, GA
2006
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP P-12
Mercer University
Decatur, GA
2001
Gifted Endorsement
Dekalb County Schools
Decatur,GA
1996
Middle Grades (4-8)
Math& Social Studies
Mercer University
Decatur, GA
EXPERTISE
I help schools and districts turn STEM from activities into a sustainable system—aligned, coached, and measurable.
STEM SYSTEMS STRATEGY (K–12)
CERTIFICATION READINESS & ALIGNMENT
PROGRAM EVALUATION & EVIDENCE LOOPS
INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING & MENTORING
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FACILITATION
PROJECT-BASED LEARNING DESIGN & COACHING
ASSESSMENT & TEST COORDINATION
INTERNATIONAL STEM INSTRUCTION (CHINA)
STEM CULTURE & STUDENT AGENCY
STEM/STEAM IMPLEMENTATION
RIGOR CALIBRATION & ALIGNMENT
DASHBOARDS & DATA STORYTELLING
PLC FACILITATION & TEACHER LEADERSHIP
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT (STEM INITIATIVES)
RUBRIC-BASED PERFORMANCE FEEDBACK
GIFTED & ADVANCED LEARNING LEADERSHIP
PARTNERSHIPS & COMMUNITY STEM
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN (STEM/PBL)
CONNECT
@drwarrenpedwards
@DocSTEM
AWARDS
APS APyeS! L.E.A.D.S. (Winner)
Atlanta Public Schools - District Recognition
For districtwide STEM/STEAM systems leadership
2025
Credit: Winner Announcement
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
PRESIDENTIAL VOLUNTEER AWARD
Gold Medal-Volunteer Service Award
President Barak Obama
2016
Credit: The Volunteer Center The Certificate