Author Meet & Greet: Peggy Downs & Aaron Griffin

4.30pm – 5pm MST, 27 February 2025 ‐ 30 mins

Room: Spruce 2

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Peggy Downs, Author:

Peggy is a seasoned educational consultant, having served in various roles, including charter school founder, teacher, director, and board member. She has helped to open five charter schools in two states, with a passion that extends to grant writing and fundraising. Her expertise in these areas helps schools secure the funding needed to support program development and school improvement goals.

Aaron Griffin, Author, R.A.C.E. Mentoring and P-12 Educators: Practitioners Contributing to Scholarship

Dr. Griffen boasts over 20 years of experience in charter schools — from middle school English teacher to high school principal — and currently serves as a Chief Equity Officer for DSST Public Schools. He is an experienced thought leader in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion, including multicultural curriculum; culturally responsive instructional leadership; and urban policy and analysis.