Meet the Best Questers Team of Professionals
Empowering Growth in Individuals, Educators and Corporations
Why Choose Us
Who We Are As A Team
Mission
At Best Questers, we believe in the transformative power of valuing and connecting with people, and adding value to their lives. Grounded in this conviction, we impact the world by sparking possibility, inspiring growth and prompting action that create a ripple effect of excellence and joy.
Vision
Our vision is to create joyful, thriving communities where all people feel deeply valued, authentically connected, and powerfully empowered to live up to their highest potential. Through driving meaningful transformation, we foster success, significance, and lasting change that resonates on a profound level.
Core Values
We are committed to bringing these values to our work through our communication, relationships, activities and offerings.
Love
Honor
Purpose
Hope
Connection
Flourishing
Fun
Meet Our Professionals
Dr. Donita Grissom
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Donita Grissom is a passionate educator, mentor, and advocate for hope and empowerment. With a Ph.D. in TESOL from UCF, she has dedicated her career to teacher training, multilingual education, and cultural proficiency. A certified life coach and hope specialist, she uses research and experience to uplift others. As a professor, consultant, and speaker, she inspires educators worldwide to create meaningful change.
Debbie Simoes
President
Debbie Simões' journey began with a passion for teaching, inspired by giants like Zig Ziglar and John Maxwell. Despite a brain injury altering her path, she earned two M.Ed. degrees and became a leader in education. As the founder of Best Questers, she empowers educators through training, leadership, and connection. When not "Best-Questing," she enjoys her South Florida garden with her husband and pets.
Dr. Viki Kelchner
Vice-President
Dr. Viki Kelchner is a globally recognized expert in counseling and education, dedicated to supporting youth, families, and educators. A licensed professional counselor and school counselor, she has over 25 years of experience in mental health and trauma-informed practices. She trains future counselors and collaborates with schools to promote well-being. Passionate about self-care and inclusion, she’s currently writing a book on teacher wellness.
Learning & Development
Best Questers Blog
The Power of Connection – Blog Post #5
"Connecting is the mortar. It holds a community together, creating a safe space and increasing influence." —Debbie Simões We’ve spent this blog series exploring what it means to lead with connection, ... ...more
Connection
August 10, 2025•3 min read
The Power of Connection – Blog Post #4
We all enter the classroom with a lens. Some call it perspective. Others call it mindset. In his famous Life Mastery Class, Dr. Srikumar Rao uses a term that digs a little deeper: mental models. Ment... ...more
Connection
August 03, 2025•4 min read
The Power of Connection – Blog Post #3
Lesson plans. Emails. Grading. Meetings. Data. Deadlines. It can feel like everything is urgent, except the very thing that gives our work meaning—being that teacher remembered for a lifetime for beli... ...more
Connection
July 27, 2025•4 min read
The Power of Connection – Blog Post #2
“The quality of our relationships = the quality of our lives.” Take a moment and think of the best teacher you ever had. Odds are, it’s not their grading policy or their pacing guide that stands out. ... ...more
Connection
July 19, 2025•3 min read
The Power of Connection – Blog Post #1
If you’re a teacher, your to-do list is probably a mile long. Lesson plans. Grading. Emails. IEPs. Copies. More grading. But in the midst of all the pressure, there’s something deeper tugging at us. ... ...more
Connection
July 13, 2025•3 min read
The Story Behind Best Questers: A Calling, A Mission, A Movement
Like so many others, I lost my job in the middle of the pandemic. One moment, I was navigating the chaos of education in a world turned upside down. The next, I was updating my LinkedIn profile, dusti... ...more
Best Questers
July 06, 2025•3 min read
Success Stories That Inspire
Our personalized approach has made a real difference in the lives of educators, caregivers, students and corporate clients. Here’s what they have to say about their journey with us.
“Thank you so much for the time and attention you dedicated to provide sessions specifically tailored to build on our professional learning plan and for including every detail we discussed. Your attention to our district needs went above and beyond expectations. I’m very grateful for the feedback you were able to provide based on session discussions. It will serve to guide our next steps and follow up with administration.”
-Tracie Carollo, Secondary ELA Specialist/World Languages, Escambia County Public Schools
“Thank you so much for your dedication and commitment to the VIQI Project! Your partnership has been instrumental and we couldn’t have done this without you. Thank you for navigating your challenges so gracefully and for your unwavering support to the teachers and children of St. Lucie.”
-Isabel Acosta, Variations in Implementation of Quality Interventions (VIQI): Examining the Quality Child Outcomes Relationship in Child Care and Early Education
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