Dessence Grant
🍎 I help educators and school leaders reduce burnout, improve their mental health, and sustain their passion for education by providing wellness coaching and professional development workshops.
- Role
- Professional Learning Manager at Newsela
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Dessence Grant
Helping Educators Prioritize Wellness to Thrive in and out of the ClassroomI’m on a mission to transform the way we support educators by focusing on what matters most: well-being, sustainability, and purpose.After teaching 8th grade ELA for six years and leading professional development for a large charter network, I saw firsthand how teacher burnout impacts retention and student outcomes. The missing piece? A focus on whole-person wellness that empowers educators to sustain their passion and purpose — without sacrificing their health.That’s why I founded inTEACHional, a coaching and consulting business designed to help educators and educational leaders: Reduce burnout Prioritize mental and emotional well-being Build sustainable, purpose-driven careersAs a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, I offer: 1:1 Wellness Coaching for Educators – Personalized coaching to reduce stress, build resilience, and create sustainable self-care routines. Professional Development Workshops – Interactive, research-based training focused on educator wellness and retention strategies. Wellness-Focused Products – Coming soon: Teacher planners and wellness coffee blends to promote mindfulness and balance in the education space.I’m deeply passionate about empowering educators to show up as their best selves — not just for their students, but for themselves.Let’s connect if you’re interested in supporting educator wellness in your school or organization!
Experience
Professional Learning Manager
Dec 2025 — Present
Education
Relay Graduate School of Education
Master’s Degree, Secondary Education and Teaching
2016 — 2018
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Bachelor of Science English Education, English/Language Arts Teacher Education
2011 — 2015
Skills
- Public Relations
- Proofreading
- Marketing
- Critical Thinking
- Social Media
- Teaching
- Time Management
- Creative Writing
- Community Outreach
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Research
- Program Development
- Technical Writing
- Public Speaking
- Education
- Leadership Development
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Data Analysis
- Customer Service
- Editing
- English
- Curriculum Development
- Event Planning
- Microsoft Excel
- Powerpoint
- Higher Education
- Program Management
- Microsoft Word
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
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