Quieting the Inner Critic: How to Develop & Model a Growth Mindset

Morning Breakout Session I 10:00-11:00

As the world becomes more complex and interconnected, the stresses of our modern day have amplified our inner critic, and this is just as true for our students. How do we shift our mindset and remain resilient for ourselves and others? In this session, we will share:

  • Strategies for how to quiet our inner critic and develop a growth mindset.

  • Current research and insights on the benefits of having a growth mindset and modeling it for others, especially our students.

  • Strategies and examples for getting students from “I can’t do this” and “I’m not good enough” to “wow look, I did it!”

  • Practical tools, tips, and additional resources for maintaining a growth mindset.

Tyra L. Davey

Associate Dean of Science

Southern New Hampshire University

Tyra Davey is the Associate Dean of Science and faculty member for SNHU’s Global Campus. In her current role, she collaborates across departments to support online students, adjunct faculty, and the curriculum for SNHU’s undergraduate Environmental Science and Geoscience programs.

Tyra earned her Bachelor of Science in Meteorology at Millersville University and her Master of Science in Atmospheric Science from the University of Illinois. In her professional capacity, Tyra serves on the NHWHE Conference Planning Committee, SNHU’s Sustainability working group and her department’s Women’s Empowerment Roundtable Series planning committee. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors, walking her dog, and trying new recipes with friends.

Susan McKenzie

Senior Associate Dean, STEM

Southern New Hampshire University

Dr. Susan McKenzie currently holds the position of Sr. Associate Dean, Mathematics, Environmental and Geoscience and Data Analytics and a faculty member for SNHU’s Global Campus.

 Susan earned her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Chemistry at Simmons College, Boston. She completed her Master of Science in Experimental Physical Chemistry at Boston College and published her dissertation on “Gas Phase Kinetics of Halomethane Gases with Boron Atoms.”  Susan completed her doctorate in Educational Leadership at SNHU and published her dissertation on “Factors in Engineering Educational Persistence: The Correlation Between Identity and Self-Efficacy.”  In her professional capacity, Susan serves as an Advisory Board member for Carolina Distance Learning and is a member of the SNHU’s Sustainability Community of Practice. Throughout her career, Susan has focused on reducing the barriers that inhibit the learning and application of Math and Science