In this powerful episode of the Making Hope Happen radio show, Dr. Donita Grissom shares her remarkable journey from legal assistant to passionate educator and hope researcher. After experiencing profound personal tragedy, including the sudden loss of her husband while conducting doctoral research in Haiti, Grissom discovered the transformative power of hope. She discusses her groundbreaking work on hope theory, focusing on how educators can rebuild their passion and help students overcome challenges. Through her book "High Five to Thrive" and her work with Best Questers, Grissom provides practical strategies for teachers to reconnect with their purpose, manage burnout, and create supportive learning environments. Her insights reveal hope as a cognitive skill that can be learned, practiced, and used to drive personal and professional growth, offering a beacon of inspiration for educators and students alike.
