Laila Y. Sanguras is a former middle school teacher. Her interest in grit stemmed from observing her students balk at challenging activities in school, yet excel despite struggling in areas outside...view moreLaila Y. Sanguras is a former middle school teacher. Her interest in grit stemmed from observing her students balk at challenging activities in school, yet excel despite struggling in areas outside of school. She received her doctorate in educational psychology from the University of North Texas.view less