Tim Shirk author page
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I am currently the Principal at The American School of Rio de Janeiro Barra Campus. I am very interested in professional learning communities, professional learning, formative assessment, using data to increase student learning and empower teachers, performance psychology and fostering positive school parent partnerships.
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Growth Mindset: Helping Students Choose Empowering Beliefs
A Story of An Average Kid I wasn’t always an...
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What is Grit, Why is it Important, & How Can We Develop It?
The term Grit is in vogue in parenting, education and...