Charlene Andersson

Charlene Andersson is an experienced educator and certified educational therapist based in Los Angeles, California. She has worked in public schools for over 28 years, focusing on elementary education and student support. Her teaching emphasizes inclusive learning, critical thinking, and emotional development.

Andersson earned a Master of Arts in Educational Administration and Policy from California State University, Northridge, in 2008. She holds a B.S. in Liberal Studies from the State University of New York and completed additional studies in education at the University of La Verne, the University of Texas at Austin, and the University of California, Riverside.

She has been recognized for achieving some of the highest standardized test scores in her district. Parents and students have frequently requested to remain in her class for multiple years, a practice known as looping. Andersson has also supported students with special needs through educational therapy and individualized learning plans.

In 2005, she was chosen by the Japanese government to serve as a U.S. delegate for curriculum development and integration. She has presented at professional conferences, including the Association of the Gifted, and served on the California Board for Gifted Students.

Andersson has written three educational books for children. One of her books, created with her students, is held in the Library of Congress. She has also developed educational programs for children receiving medical care at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital and the Ronald McDonald House.

Her work has extended internationally, with invitations to support curriculum efforts in the Middle East and Cuba.

Los Angeles Public Schools

Professional Educator
Los Angeles, California
1995 – Present

California State University, Northridge

Northridge, California
Master of Arts
Educational Administration and Policy

State University of New York

New York
Bachelor of Science
Liberal Studies

University of La Verne

Elementary Education, Multiple Subject Education

University of Texas at Austin

Austin, Texas

University of California, Riverside

Riverside, California
Educational Therapy

• Japanese International Educators Award – Government of Japan, 2005
• Jeffries Award for Teaching Excellence
• Selected to serve as U.S. delegate for curriculum integration and development between the American and Japanese education systems – Government of Japan, 2005
• Recognized for achieving the highest standardized test scores in district over 10 years

• Professional Educational Therapist Certification – University of California, Riverside

• California Association of the Gifted – Board Member
• Association of Educational Therapists – Member

• Ronald McDonald House – Developer of Education and Arts Program for children receiving medical care
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• UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital – Developer of Art Program for ill children