Chawanna Chambers is a Senior Consultant on the Engaged Students team at Education First. In this role, she supports system-level education leaders in planning strategic, innovative solutions that directly impact student development and performance. Some of her project content areas include chronic absenteeism, high-quality instructional materials and through-year assessments.
Chawanna is passionate about removing barriers to student success, especially for children historically relegated to the margins. Understanding students’ experiences in school is integral to delivering what will help create a lifetime of meaningful success and joy for each of them. Using research and relationships as a cornerstone, she works to design learning environments that encourage belonging and mastery for K12 students. In her current role, Chawanna’s recent clients include the Texas Education Agency, Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, Indiana Department of Education, Cleveland Browns Foundation, Equal Opportunity Schools, Walton Family Foundation and Gates Foundation.
Chawanna, is a National Board certified teacher, holds a BA in Multidisciplinary Studies: Grades PK-4 from Texas Lutheran University, an M.Ed. in Educational Administration: School Leadership from Grand Canyon University, and a Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction from Capella University. Her prior professional experiences include classroom teacher, instructional coach, curriculum developer, director of academics, chief academic officer and deputy superintendent. When not knee-deep in K12 work, Chawanna enjoys traveling and spending time with family.
