November 2, 2013
Join us for the first in a new series of Parent-Teacher Education Nights at Mounds Park Academy. Presented by head of School Jeff Suzik and Division Directors Renee Wright, Nansee Greeley, and Randy Comfort, the engaging 90-minute session will provide a rich overview of leading edge educational research, and will tackle some compelling questions that all of us face, as parents and as teachers.
To get a sense of head count (and to give the Parents Association an estimate for refreshments) please RSVP by noon on the 11th via email to Lower School Director Renee Wright (rwright@moundsparkacademy.org). Please identify whether or not you would like to receive childcare for your school-aged children during the workshop, which will provided by Upper School Peer Leaders and supervised by an MPA faculty member.
“In [a number of research studies], one characteristic emerged as a significant predictor of [student] success. And it wasn’t social intelligence. It wasn’t good looks, physical health, and it wasn’t IQ. It was grit. Grit is passion and perseverance for very long-term goals. Grit is having stamina. Grit is sticking with your future, day-in, day-out. Not just for the week, not just for the month, but for years. And working really hard to make that future a reality. Grit is living life like it’s a marathon, not a sprint.”
— Dr. Angela Duckworth, University of Pennsylvania
