Avoid Burnout for Teacher Activists
with Maria-Renée Grigsby, Ed.D.
Culturally Responsive Systems Supervisor, MN Department of Education

Join us for an inspiring session on how teacher activists can protect their energy, avoid burnout, and sustain their passion for justice in education.

About the Speaker:

Maria-Renée Grigsby, Ed.D., is licensed in elementary and special education and has taught across all educational levels and settings—from urban classrooms to rural schools, and from birth to post-secondary education. Her journey has included roles as an assistant professor, Director of Recruitment & Retention at a Minnesota university, and now as the Culturally Responsive Systems Supervisor for COMPASS at the Minnesota Department of Education.

A respected equity trainer and consultant, Maria-Renée is deeply committed to building culturally responsive and culturally responsible systems that serve every student. She is also a proud mother to one amazing and brilliant daughter.