Armida Espinoza, author of Brave Lolis Learns English, shares her personal journey as a second language learner and the challenges she faced. She emphasizes the importance of changing negative self-talk to positive thoughts and encourages students to be resilient. Armida also advises teachers to listen to their students and have conversations about their struggles, rather than just labeling them as resilient. For parents, she suggests opening up books, reading with their children, and having conversations about their thoughts and fears. Armida's mission is to raise awareness about the challenges students face and promote understanding and support in schools. A must listen for every Valley educator!