Overview

Do you remember when you first became a teacher, aide, principal or educational leader? You had a spark, a fire that lit you up and motivated you to change the world, one student at a time. Then with the changing climate of education, you found your excitement somewhat dwindling. Now more than ever, educators are faced with unprecedented challenges that can affect daily motivation. Increased student caseloads, challenging behaviors, and lack of time in the instructional day are all contributors to teacher burn-out, and it's time to re-light the fire. As educators, we know the importance of teaching self-determination skills to our students, but these same principles can be essential in planning our own career goals and work motivation. Discover how the principles of self-determination theory - autonomy, competence, and relatedness - can help reignite your excitement for the school year, no matter when you start! Anissa Moore, an educator with over 30 years of experience teaching, leading, and nationally training educators and administrators, will walk you through simple, daily practices to support you in gaining a ""matchbox"" of tools to help you: set realistic and achievable goals for yourself and your year go from mindset to skillset in handling daily challenges promote practices for building stronger connections with students and coworkers explore simple ways to increase autonomy, competence, and an overall sense of optimism in your field rediscover your educational fire, and reignite your commitment to your students and yourself Motivation is not handed to you, it's a consistent set of behaviors that can be cultivated, practiced, and expanded. It's daily work. But aren't you - and your students - worth it?

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""The Self-Determined Teacher is like sitting down with a friend who reminds you why you started teaching in the first place - and then hands you a bunch of simple, brilliant ideas to make it fun again. Anissa's stories are real, her tips are practical, and the whole book makes you want to jump back in with fresh energy. Inspiring and actionable, it's a guide every educator will want within reach."" ---Anne Grady, international speaker and best-selling author of Mind Over Moment, 52 Strategies for Life, Love, and Work, Strong Enough, and the upcoming book EvolvAbility: How to Adapt, Lead, and Succeed in Times of Change ""What a breath of fresh air! The Self-Determined Teacher is a simple yet powerful read that helps educators refocus, recharge, and reconnect with their purpose. Watch out, teacher burnout-there's a new sheriff in town!"" ---Patrick Mulick, national keynote speaker and Special Education Director, Washington ""This remarkable and timely book is written from the heart as a love letter to every teacher that has ever lost their joy and passion for teaching. Anissa provides a realistic and practical roadmap to guide your way back to the joy that once was and can be again. The journey is filled with reflection, celebrations and hope!"" ---Lisa Rogers, national educational presenter and the author of Visual Supports for Visual Thinkers

Author Information

Anissa Moore is an independent educational consultant specializing in the field of early childhood education, special education, autism and behavior disorders, and the science of motivation. She is also the author of The Self-Determined Teacher: Using the Behavior Principles of Motivation to Re-Inspire Your Educational Fire (release date October 1, 2025). As a certified early childhood and special education teacher, principal and school district administrator, and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with over 30 years of public school experience, Anissa currently consults as a national presenter, program consultant, and motivational speaker for school districts and educational agencies across the nation. Anissa balances research-based principles with humor and personal experience in all her public speaking topics, encouraging participants to celebrate the gifts of all children while addressing and supporting student, parent, and educator challenges.

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