Students in grades 2–6 were inspired this morning by author Katie Wood, who spoke to the group about the importance of gratitude in daily life. Wood is the author of A Simple Seed: Of Growth, Gratitude & Giggles, a daily journal to help students focus on mindset, interpersonal connections, and social-emotional well-being. Wood spoke about the importance of focusing on the positive, practicing gratitude daily, being kind to others, and believing in oneself.