From Classroom to Corporate
Education strategist, advocate, and systems reformer with over 30 years in public K–12 education, on a clear mission: build strategies, foster alliances, and drive meaningful social impact.
The story
After three decades in K–12 and EdTech, Cari’s journey sits at the intersection of education and corporate EdTech. Most recently through her work with ATLIS and FCIS, she guides leaders through complex, high-stakes shifts in K–12.
Through CBW K12 Advisors, Cari partners with EdTech companies, school leaders, and organizations to translate national education trends into practical, community-aligned strategies.
Key focus areas
Fractional VP work, education partnerships, strategy, and thought leadership for teams building and selling into schools.
Grant development, grants management, post-award support, grants compliance, audit compliance, and more.
Fractional C-suite for IT, operations, Chief Schools Officer, Chief of Staff, and Charter Management Organizations, with procurement support across multi-state projects.
STEM and STEAM, foster youth advancement, and digital inclusion, delivered as practical professional development.
EXPERIENCE & SERVICE
A career spent leading teams, projects, grants, budgets, and programs, and serving the field beyond the day job.
Industry
Active with ATLIS and FCIS, Cari advises on generative AI, EdTech strategy, grant administration, and small-school scaling for leaders nationwide.
Committee
Leads sponsorship and partnership strategy for the National Rural Education Association.
Board
Supports local grantmaking and programs that expand opportunity for students and teachers.
Media
Featured on district leadership, technology implementation, and balancing EdTech tools with core classroom skills.
THE MISSION
“Building strategies, fostering alliances, and driving meaningful social impact, so every student has equitable access to opportunity.”
Cari Warnock, M.Ed.
On the stage
Generative AI, VR, and virtual tutors at the Orange County Convention Center.
How K–12 Small Schools Turn Grant Wins Into Audit-Ready Outcomes.
Featured speaker on AI, EdTech, grant administration, and scaling small schools.
Moving from the Digital Divide to Digital Inclusion, with Dell Education Strategists.
Let's talk
Fractional partnership, a keynote, grant and operations support, or a strategy session — start with a quick conversation.
