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 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 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.
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Recognize growth with a pre- and post-assessment
Restore hope through relatable educator scenarios
Tune into your passion for education
Wherever you are on your teaching journey-overwhelmed, inspired, exhausted, or just unsure-this resource can help you claim your passion and thrive.
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Hope Agents: The Life-Changer You Need Today
Have you ever had a “dream-not-so-true day”? The kind where everything feels off, your motivation is missing, and doubt sneaks in like an unwanted shadow?
That’s exactly when you need a Hope Agent
What Is a Hope Agent?
A Hope Agent is someone who helps you hold on to hope—even when it feels like it’s slipping through your fingers.
They’re the ones who:
Help you set realistic goals.
Come up with strategies to get there.
Flip those hope-hacking thoughts (like “I can’t do this”) into hopeful truths (like “I’m not there yet—but I will be.”).
See the best in you, say the best to you, and never let go of you.
Motivate you to keep going—and hold your hand during both the mountaintop moments and the valley days.
Why We All Need Hope Agents
Hope is not just wishful thinking—it’s a science-backed superpower. Psychologist Dr. C.R. Snyder found that people with high hope:
Set more goals
Create more pathways
Are more resilient when obstacles arise
Hope Agents help activate that hope in us. They speak strength when we’re tired. They remind us that failure isn’t final. They give us courage to try again.
Who Can Be a Hope Agent?
Anyone can be one—and anyone can have one.
A teacher who quietly notices your effort.
A friend who sends a text at just the right time.
A colleague who reminds you of your wins when all you see are losses.
A student whose joy reawakens your purpose.
For teachers especially, Hope Agents are lifelines. In a profession full of pressures and pouring out, having someone pour into you matters more than you know.
How to Ask for a Hope Agent (And Why You Should)
Asking for help isn’t weakness. It’s wisdom.
Say:
“I just need someone to talk to.”
“Can you remind me why I started?”
“Would you check in on me this week?”
You don’t have to be falling apart to ask. You just have to be human.
Why Hope Is Healing
Hope soothes the soul and strengthens the brain. It fuels your creativity, clarity, and courage. It reduces stress and builds perseverance.
But here’s the most important part:
Hope grows best in connection.
You were never meant to do life alone. And you don’t have to.
Be a Hope Agent, Too
While you're looking for Hope Agents, ask yourself—Who can I encourage today?
Send a note.
Offer a smile.
Speak life.
The smallest spark of hope in someone’s day might be exactly what they needed.
So let’s build a world filled with Hope Agents—people who believe, speak truth, and never let go. The kind of people who walk with you on the worst days and celebrate you on the best.
Because hope doesn’t just show up.
It’s shared.
It’s sparked.
And sometimes—it’s held in someone else’s hand until we’re strong enough to hold it ourselves.
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