Keeanna Warren
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
A passionate and student-focused leader who works relentlessly to ensure that all students in Indianapolis have access to a high-quality education.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Purdue Polytechnic High Schools
Indianapolis, IN
07.2023 - Current
- Lead and manage a network of about 1,000 students across multiple campuses, overseeing all aspects of 9–12 education with a focus on academic achievement, fiscal sustainability, and long-term growth.
- Increased graduation rates from 86.5% (2023) to 92.1% (2024), with a projected 96.1% for 2025, while closing postsecondary opportunity gaps and exceeding Indiana’s state average for college enrollment by 10 percentage points.
- Implemented 100% outcomes-based instruction aligned to college and career readiness standards, expanded AP, dual-credit, and work-based learning opportunities, and launched the PPHS Academic Scorecard to monitor and accelerate progress.
- Positioned PPHS schools among the top-performing in Indiana: Broad Ripple ranked the #2 high school in Indianapolis and #4 charter statewide; Englewood ranked #8 among charters statewide.
- Launched and led the first comprehensive strategic planning process in PPHS history, producing a refreshed mission and vision, three-year success metrics, and year-one action plans across academics, enrollment, finance, talent, and culture.
- Strengthened board governance and transparency by providing timely and comprehensive data dashboards, academic and financial reports, and policy oversight, enhancing decision-making and alignment on strategic goals.
- Strengthened financial stability by doubling cash on hand from 72 to 141 days, achieving the highest level in five years.
Associate Executive Director (COO)
Purdue Polytechnic High Schools
Indianapolis, IN
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Oversaw academic, financial, and operational performance across a network of schools, ensuring alignment with mission and growth objectives.
- Championed and communicated the organization’s mission, vision, and goals to diverse stakeholders, including families, community partners, funders, and authorizers.
- Established systems for strategic planning and goal setting driven by data and feedback.
- Ensured fiscal responsibility while advancing academic and organizational excellence.
- Partnered with school leaders to strengthen performance and sustainability.
Principal
Purdue Polytechnic High School North
Indianapolis, IN
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Provided strategic direction for school
- Developed curricula, assessed teaching methods, monitored student achievement, and encouraged parent involvement
- Hired and evaluated staff and oversaw facilities
- Managed fiscal activities of school
School Director
Goodwill Education Initiatives
Indianapolis, IN
02.2015 - 07.2019
- During 2015-2016 school year increased number of graduates by 33%
- Rated “A” school by the Indiana Department of Education during entire directorship
- Set educational standards and goals and helped establish policies and procedures to carry them out
- Supervised and managed faculty and staff of 25
- Created and maintained a safe and secure educational environment for approximately 370 students
- Managed fiscal activities of the school
- Observed teaching methods and examined learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques and determine areas where improvement was needed
- Recruited, hired, trained, and evaluated primary and supplemental school staff
- Created opportunities to engage families and community partners in school mission and vision.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy Ph.D. - Education Administration
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, INBuilding Level Administrator's License, Master of Arts - Education
Marian University
Indianapolis, INBachelor of Art - Sociology, Psychology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, INSkills
- Effective decision making
- Operational excellence
- Customer focus
- Strategic visioning
Timeline
CEO
Purdue Polytechnic High Schools
07.2023 - Current
Associate Executive Director (COO)
Purdue Polytechnic High Schools
07.2021 - 07.2023
Principal
Purdue Polytechnic High School North
07.2019 - 06.2021
School Director
Goodwill Education Initiatives
02.2015 - 07.2019
Building Level Administrator's License, Master of Arts - Education
Marian University
Bachelor of Art - Sociology, Psychology
Purdue University
Doctor of Philosophy Ph.D. - Education Administration
Indiana State University
Awards
2020 Outstanding Educator in STEM Leading Light Award - Women & High Tech, 2019 and 2022 African-American Excellence in Education Awards-Indiana Black Expo, 2022 George W Rawls Emerging Leader Award- 100 Black Men of Indianapolis, Inc., 2022 & 2023 Indy’s Best & Brightest Finalist –Junior Achievement, 2023 Black Excellence in Education Leadership Award - Innopower, 2023 Black Excellence in Education Leadership Award, 2024 Indiana Business Jornal’s Women of Influence