Carla Warren, Ed. D., NBCT, is the former Officer for the Division of Educator Development & Support Services at the West Virginia Department of Education and led multiple educator workforce initiatives. She developed the state’s Teacher Leader Framework to assist county school systems to codify their teacher leadership practices. She was instrumental in designing and implementing the WV Grow Your Own Teacher Pathway and in securing Department of Labor funds to develop a teacher apprenticeship program in the state. She is a tireless advocate for educators in her state.