Ayesis Clay is a distinguished educator, Theatre artist, and nationally sought-after keynote speaker. Her critically acclaimed solo show has been featured at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, served as the opening keynote for the 2022 Educational Theatre Association’s Theatre Education Conference in Los Angeles, and has been performed in school districts across the country.

With over 22 years of experience, Ayesis has written and developed curricula for public schools, the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, and various educational theatre companies. She has held key leadership roles, including department chair, Mentor Teacher, Co-Chair of the Prince George’s County Public Schools Theatre Advisory Board, and Co-Founder and Co-Director of the PGCPS Honor’s Theatre Ensemble. Currently, she serves on the Board of Maryland Thespians, where she advocates for diversity, inclusion, and greater support for theatre educators and students statewide.

Through her student residencies and educator professional development series, Ayesis offers creative social-emotional learning (SEL) support, helping schools boost teacher satisfaction, retention, and student engagement. She continues to champion educator emotional wellness, using her M.A.G.I.C. Method™ Framework to inspire positive change on school campuses.