Shows
Go Slow To Go Fast PodcastThe Educator's Toolkit for Hope: Sustaining Momentum with Small Shifts with Dr. Grissom: E29 Description Join host Kendra Chapman as she delves into a captivating conversation with Dr. Donita Grissom, a renowned hope specialist and educator, on the Go Slow to Go Fast Lifestyle Podcast. In this episode, Dr. Grissom shares her insights on the critical role of hope in education, offering practical strategies from her book "High Five to Thrive" to help educators and leaders foster resilience and joy in their work. Discover how hope can be a powerful tool for personal and professional growth, and learn how to implement these strategies in your daily life. Whether you're an educator...2025-08-0736 min
Making Hope HappenUnleashing Hope: A Teacher's Journey from Trauma to TransformationIn 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...2025-07-2559 min