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
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
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
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
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