We are educators. This is personal.
Best Questers was born in real classrooms — and in real comebacks. We know what it is to
give everything to this work, to hit a wall, and to find our way back to purpose. That the journey
we now guide other educators through.
Meet the Team
Dr. Donita Grissom
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Donita Grissom has spent her career making sure no learner — or teacher — is left unseen. With a Ph.D. in TESOL, State Department experience, and a specialty in Hope Theory,she brings both the research and the heart that district leaders can trust in front of their staff.
Debbie Simões
President
After a brain injury forced her to rebuild her career from the ground up, Debbie didn't just recover — she came back with two M.Ed. degrees, a principals and lab-school-directors perspective, and Maxwell Leadership certification. She founded Best Questers in 2021 to give educators the reset she once needed.
Dr. Viki Kelchner
Vice-President
For 25+ years, Dr. Viki Kelchner has helped people heal and grow. A licensed counselor andprofessor of counselor education, she grounds every Best Questers experience in trauma-informed, wellness-first practice — so support is never just inspiring, safe and sound.
Why Choose Best Questers
Who We Are
Mission
At Best Questers, we believe in the transformative power of valuing people and adding value to their lives. We impact the world by sparking possibility, inspiring growth, and prompting action that creates 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
Love
We lead with care, compassion, and a genuine belief in every person’s potential.
Honor
We respect each voice, story, and journey with integrity and dignity.
Purpose
We stay grounded in meaningful work that makes a lasting impact.
Hope
We believe in possibilities and empower others to see a path forward.
Connection
We build strong, authentic relationships that inspire belonging and growth.
Flourishing
We create environments where individuals and communities can truly thrive.
Fun
We celebrate joy, energy, and the power of learning together.
Voices
Our personalized support empowers educators and students to grow, thrive, and create meaningful impact.
“Finally, someone is speaking with the voice of an educator in such a way that the reader will know the authors "get me". Get a copy for yourself and several of your colleagues down the hall .”
-Jordan Whitaker, Director of Teaching and Learning
“Despite educational complexities, the authors provide teachers with a framework toward maintaining an all-important proactive mindset.”
