Jillian Deas is a STEM educator in Columbus City Schools. In this podcast episode, Jillian talks about overcoming the loss of both her parents at a young age. She has found positivity from things out of her control, and she channels that positivity in her classroom practices. Listen as Jillian emphasizes optimism's role in our lives, which affects how we view things and achieve what is more significant in our lives.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/see-brilliance/support