Today's students face an epidemic of anxiety and disengagement, which can lead to rampant cheating in the classroom. Beth, a veteran teacher, challenges the conventional wisdom that cheating is a result of laziness or moral failure. She reveals a powerful truth: true self-trust, resilience, and integrity are forged when students fully own their missteps and navigate their own comebacks. Beth shares her tested approach for using failures as an opportunity to empower children and help them develop the self-confidence they need to thrive. Beth Barr has nearly two decades of experience as a middle and high school English teacher, currently teaching AP Language and Composition, Writing and Communication, and Contemporary Literature. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English with a Pre-law Concentration from Albion College and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Oakland University. Prior to her career in secondary education, Ms. Barr worked as a healthcare recruiter, corporate trainer, and with adult special education students. She also works in a coaching role with teachers, parents, and students. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx