Mrs. Carina Warner is an Arizona native with a passion for youth, coaching, and education. As the oldest of six daughters, she felt a call at an early age to lead and support others. With a semester left to graduate with her degree in psychology, she switched her major to education. She graduated with a dual Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education and Special Education from Arizona State University.
In 2012, Mrs. Warner began her journey at New Way Academy, in which she has held a variety of roles. Starting in junior high, she focused on reading comprehension and life skills, where she also served as an inaugural coach of the cross country team. After five years, she became a part of the high school team, where she taught English, Science, and Executive Function.
Those skills led seamlessly into joining the transition team, where Mrs. Warner facilitates annual meetings, presents transition and post-secondary plans to families, and builds meaningful relationships with high school families to guide post-secondary decision making. Having served in each of those roles provides Mrs. Warner with a unique understanding of the inner-workings of New Way, where she used her collaborative, people-centric nature, to bring knowledge in areas of differentiated special education services and supports for unique learners.
As the Director of Transition, she helps students learn essential life skills to navigate life outside of the classroom and on into adulthood. She is a firm believer of self-advocacy, collaboration, and celebrating uniqueness.