Overview
Bejanae Kareem is an experienced education leader who helps schools and systems strengthen teaching, leadership, and accessible outcomes for all learners. Kareem leads professional learning and technical assistance that empower educators and partners to create supportive, high-impact learning environments grounded in evidence and user-centered design.
Kareem manages and implements projects that include instructional program reviews, leadership coaching, and stakeholder engagement across federal, state, and local education agencies. Her work integrates systems thinking, adult learning best practices, and instructional design to deliver measurable improvements in educator effectiveness and organizational capacity. By aligning partners, facilitating data-informed decision-making, and designing practical solutions, she advances initiatives that drive more equitable and sustainable outcomes for students nationwide.
With over 20 years of experience across PK–12 and postsecondary education, Kareem has served as an adjunct faculty member, education consultant, urban school practitioner, and project manager for teacher preparation programs. Her background informs her commitment to equity, culturally responsive practice, and capacity building. She leverages emotional intelligence and deep content expertise to foster trust, strengthen collaboration, and support educators in delivering meaningful, student-centered learning experiences.
Education
- EdS in education administration and supervision, Lincoln Memorial University
- MEd in early childhood and elementary education, Georgia State University
- BS in biological sciences, Georgia State University
Select Publications
Krishnan, J., Zafranovich Serros, B., & Kareem, B. (2026, March). From fog to fire: How one writing apprenticeship alum through collaborative discourse. WestEd.
Kareem, B., Jason-Spivey, E., Owens-West, R., & Perks, K. (2025, August 21). Lessons from a rural school’s path to renewal. WestEd.
Dotson, B., & Kareem, B. (2024). Increasing American Indian and Alaska Native content in English language arts standards: A tool for education leaders. WestEd.
Friedrich, L., Kareem, B., Lagunoff, R., Tripathy, R., Wisniewski, R., & Naidu, K. (2023). Independent evaluation of the Colorado READ Act materials. WestEd.
Deruvo, S., Morrow, C., Kareem, B., Mall, M., & Worthing, A. (2021, February). English learners with disabilities summit. WestEd.
Kareem, B., & Caldwell, C. (2020, July). Implementing data equity walks to improve student outcomes. Creating New Normal Virtual Summit, Leading Equity Center.