High Five to Thrive: Five Proven Practices to Unleash Your Passion for Teaching: Five Proven Practices - Paperback

by Donita Grissom (Author), Viki Kelchner (Author), Debbie Simoes (Author)

Teaching is more than a career-it's a calling. Whether you're starting out or have been in the classroom for decades, you've likely felt the weight of this work. Teaching is one of the most emotionally demanding professions. Many educators-new and veteran alike-feel overburdened, undervalued, and unsure if they can make the difference they were called to make. Stress, compassion fatigue, and burnout have made teacher retention a nationwide crisis.

High Five to Thrive: Five Proven Practices to Unleash Your Passion for Teaching is your guide to move beyond survival mode. For new teachers, it offers tools to build a solid foundation, manage stress, and find confidence in the early, often overwhelming years. For experienced teachers, it provides an opportunity to reignite your passion, reconnect with your purpose, and approach your work with fresh energy and renewed hope.This practical, uplifting resource can help you:

• Build confidence with five simple, research-backed practices
• Take meaningful action by creating a personalized plan
• 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.