Here is a thought-provoking video for teachers and parents that can help us remember to praise children for their efforts and not their innate abilities. The book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success written by Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D. provides many examples of how we can always substantially change our intelligence. I learned quite a bit from this short book and found that there were many inspiring stories, including those about Babe Ruth and Wilma Rudolph.
About Me
- Mary MacDonald-Barrett
- Before teaching in the Grosse Pointe Public School System, I taught in private schools in the Grosse Pointe area and in public schools out-of-state. I have taught many students in all grades from kindergarten through ninth grade. Before becoming an elementary principal, I worked as the K-12 Mathematics and Language Arts Curriculum Specialist in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools. I have the wonderful advantage of knowing the teachers, staff, and community very well and appreciate that I work with an exceptional group of dedicated teachers and parents. But more importantly,I have the pleasure of working with a fine group of talented children!
Pere Gabriel Richard Elementary School
