Shari Watt, a first-year teacher at Freeman Elementary, recently published a children’s book called Sophia Grows a Garden. Watt has always wanted to write a book since she was a young child. Being a new teacher inspired her to follow her dreams. Watt hopes to inspire her students and give them lessons they can take beyond first grade. She is a strong believer in having a growth mindset. Six-year-old Sophia, the book’s main character, is the perfect example of the growth mindset as she endeavors to grow the tallest plants. As Sophia learns from her grandmother, gardening requires patience and perseverance.