Valen Warner

About Valen Warner

Experienced education professional specializing in educator licensure, program operations, and literacy program coordination. I help design and refine systems that support teacher preparation, accreditation, and compliance across partnerships.At the Memphis Teacher Residency, I support the Reading Specialist Program in close collaboration with university partners and the Tennessee Department of Education to ensure coursework, licensure pathways, and accreditation standards stay aligned. My background as a classroom teacher and literacy leader keeps my work grounded in the realities of teaching and learning. I’m detail-oriented and passionate about creating efficient, equitable systems that help educators thrive — driven by a belief that every child deserves access to a high quality education.

Experience

1. Content Specialist

   Memphis Teacher Residency

   Jun 2023 — Present · Memphis, TN, US

   Coordinate program operations and communications for the Reading Specialist Certification Program in collaboration with university partners. Contribute to process improvements that make candidate onboarding, documentation, and data tracking more consistent and transparent.• Manage onboarding workflows, communication templates, and applicant tracking systems.• Support alignment of coursework and practicum requirements with IDA and Tennessee licensure standards.• Maintain and organize program data across Element 451, Canvas, and Google Sheets.• Collaborate with university partners and licensure teams to ensure timely, compliant processes.• Gather and apply feedback from candidates and faculty to refine systems and improve overall experience.

Education

• Covenant College

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English

  2012 — 2016

• Union University

  Master of Urban Education (M.U.Ed.), Urban Education

  2017 — 2018

• Christian Brothers University

  Reading Specialist Certificate Coursework, Reading Teacher Education