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“After so many stuffy, assigned professional texts, this book was a refreshing change! I feel invigorated as a teacher and professional after reading this thought-provoking book.”

Anne Brahe
High School Social Studies Department Chair

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“Uplift honors the emotional complexity of teaching while offering a path toward renewal, purpose, and possibility. With empathy, honesty, and clarity, Lisa Duxbury speaks directly to educators’ lived experiences. She invites teachers into a journey of reflection, renewal, and real change—both in the classroom and within themselves.”

Stacey Carr
ACC, Leadership and Well-being Coach

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Reading this book felt like sitting beside a friend…one who prompted me to reflect, pressed me in the kindest ways, and helped me let go of what no longer served me, personally and professionally.

Robyn Bindrich
Literacy Consultant

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This is the book I didn’t know I needed.  As teachers, we read professional development books to learn theory and improve our classroom practices.  I haven’t read a book that focuses on teachers and our well being. Teachers currently exist in an environment they didn’t create and can’t control. Lisa provided me with real tools to shift me out of a space of burnout and helplessness.  Her ideas can help any educator love the job again.

Kristi Compton

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This book is a gift. With writing that is authentic, witty, and wise, Lisa invites us into a deeper understanding of energy—how we cultivate it, how we share it, and how it shapes the spaces we lead and learn in. Her insights will stay with teachers and leaders long after the final page, challenging us to consider not just what we do, but how we are. This book has the power to shift mindsets, renew spirits, and truly transform the way we show up for ourselves and each other.

Dr. Kim Brown

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Uplift: Energizing Educators' Passion and Purpose is a transformative guide for educators, offering practical strategies to reclaim balance and reignite passion using the principles of energy. With empathy and insight, Lisa provides a roadmap for reconnecting with purpose, making this an essential read for anyone seeking inspiration in their teaching journey.

Bruce D Schneider, author of Energy Leadership and founder of the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC)

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This book feels like a heartfelt and courageous conversation with a trusted colleague—one who truly understands the challenges and triumphs of life in education. Lisa’s words and reflective exercises offer both encouragement and insight.. Her unique lens as both an educator and a certified iPEC coach brings a refreshing and holistic perspective, empowering educators not only to grow professionally but to thrive personally. This is more than a professional book—it’s a guide to sustainable, joyful teaching from someone who genuinely gets it.

Dr. Linda Kuhaupt