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
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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

  1. Professional Learning Manager

    Newsela

    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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