At the beginning of the school year, most teachers are beaming with excitement as students prepare to return to school.  But, something happens between October and April.  The wear and tear of being a teacher begin to seep in.  The newness of the school year wears off and the demands of the profession begin to dominate our lives.  What do you do when teachers who were initially once fired up about teaching, are now dragging to work every single day?  In this session, Michael Bonner will break down 5 research-based concepts that educators can focus on in order to reignite their passion for teaching the future leaders of America.