Growth Mindset: An Explanation, How We Can Use it in Our Schools and the Supporting Role of Parents

Mike Floersch grew up in South Minneapolis with 11 siblings and currently lives in Eagan with his family. His wife, Sarah, is also a math teacher. He has a son, Sean, who is a research statistician for Davita and his daughter Rachel works for the U of M in pediatric research. Mike has been in the education field for over 30 years. He is currently the Secondary Math Instructional Coach for ISD196, a math teacher at the Valley Middle School of Stem, a soccer coach at Rosemount High School, a professor for Saint Mary’s University in their Masters of Education Program, and the President and founder of the nonprofit called “Support Our Teachers”. He has taught many math courses over the years to include Advanced Placement Statistics. He has presented at conferences, to teachers, parents, and kids about the growth mindset. Mike has integrated the concept and strategies into his own classroom where he teaches his students about challenging themselves and that making mistakes is okay.