High Five to Thrive: 5 Proven Practices to Unleash Your Passion for Teaching

By Debbie Simoes, Viki Kelchner, Donita Grissom

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 practicesTake meaningful action by creating a personalized planRecognize growth with a pre- and post-assessmentRestore hope through relatable educator scenariosTune into your passion for educationWherever you are on your teaching journey-overwhelmed, inspired, exhausted, or just unsure-this resource can help you claim your passion and thrive.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1965438083
• ISBN13: 9781965438084
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Soro Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"