Recently I attended my first Florida Speech and Hearing Association (FLASHA) convention. One great idea I am excited about comes from the book The Growth Mindset , by Carol Dweck. Many of my students have constructed the idea that they are "good" at reading, for example, and "bad" at math. I'm hoping that by reading this book and implementing the lessons, my students will begin to realize that we all have our strengths and weaknesses, and it's how we respond to challenges in life that define who we are, and who we will grow to become.