Tag Archives: Growth Mindset

Suffield Academy Girls Varsity Tennis vs. Northfield Mount Hermon

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Bill Sullivan

Northfield were friendly hosts on a beautiful warm spring day. Half of their talented squad were seniors, and their experience helped produce excellent doubles play on all three courts. Many games were settled at deuce and after several volleys from both … Continue reading →

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Increasing the Intensity Level and Implementing Better Footwork

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Bill Sullivan

Reflecting on Carol Dweck’s ideas about fixed and growth mindsets, we had a good “growth mindset” performance today. Several players were asked to play new positions, and they found new areas of success. Likewise, many of our matches went to a … Continue reading →

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We Played Well Against a Stong Westminster Squad

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Bill Sullivan

We want to thank all the parents who came out and supported us today. Girls were playing better points on all courts. We look forward to starting the second half of the season with a new approach to goal setting … Continue reading →

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PBL Mindset, Assessments, and Tools

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Bill Sullivan
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Suffield Academy’s Earth Day 2012

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Bill Sullivan

In the past TREE and the sponsors of Earth Day celebrated the fourth R (rethink), of the Four Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rethink. http://placebaselearning.wikispaces.com/ Earth Day activities encourage community members to be mindful of daily habits and the footprint … Continue reading →

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Great Closure for Week Three. Check out this This Other Tennis Team Applying Dweck’s Growth Mindset Ideas.

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Bill Sullivan

Suffield Academy Girls Varsity Tennis (6) v. Pomfret School (1). April 14, 2012 1st Singles Sarah Berchuck 6-0, 6-1 1st Doubles Lexi Bicknell & Lucy Zimmermann 6-4, 6-2. 2nd Singles Briell Smith 6-1, 6-0 2nd Doubles Hailey Burke & Annie … Continue reading →

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We Won Our Second Match. Trying to Develop a Growth Mindset

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Bill Sullivan

Suffield Academy Girls Varsity Tennis v. Westover School April 11, 2012 1st Singles Sarah Berchuck 1st Doubles Alex Matalon & Emily Hudson 6-1, 6-0 6-2, 6-3 2nd Singles Briell Smith 2nd Doubles Neelam Mahtani & Hailey Burke 6-1, 6-2 6-4, … Continue reading →

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