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Social/Emotional – The Misunderstood Face of Giftedness

I received an email from Marianne Kuzujanakis MD MPH, the Director of SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted). I’m a national facilitator and trainer with SENG. Marianne wrote: Another SENG-related article is in the mainstream media. Huffington Post. This … Continue reading

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Sal Khan Gives Us Topics To Stimulate Classroom Discussion

I heard another interview with Sal Khan, founder of the Khan Academy, recently on CNN Profiles. There are a lot of interviews online (printed, audio, video) with Khan because he’s got such an amazing story, and he’s changing the way … Continue reading

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Becoming President-Elect Means I’m Planning Now For Colorado Gifted Conference In Fall

As the new President-Elect for the Colorado Association of Gifted and Talented (CAGT), one of my duties is to organize committees to run the annual CAGT Conference that’s held every October in Denver. This year it will be on Oct … Continue reading

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World, Here I Come

I’ve been honored to give presentations at many local, state and national gifted conferences. I was recently accepted to present at the 20th World Gifted Conference! The World Conference is held every other year. It’s previously been in exciting travel … Continue reading

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Connections Old and New at Colorado Academy For Gifted

Connections. I have made some wonderful connections throughout the years with the Colorado Academy of Educators of the Gifted, Talented and Creative (CAEGTC). Our annual luncheon meeting was this week. It’s a time when we can all get together to … Continue reading

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NAGC Convention Session: Student Discussion Groups

At the 2012 NAGC Convention in Denver, I was part of a trio that presented the session “Discussion Groups: A Focused, But Flexible, Affective Curriculum.” My co-presenters were Jean Peterson and George Betts. I started using Jean Peterson’s book The … Continue reading

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NAGC Convention Recap – Attendance Record Set

I want to share with you what an amazing, important week I had in mid-November. I’ve been highly involved in the National Association of Gifted Children (NAGC) Convention and Exhibition, which was held Nov. 15-18 at the Colorado Convention Center … Continue reading

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We Need To Praise Efforts, Not Just Success

My son, Nick – who’s pursuing his aerospace engineering PhD, sent me an article he read online. “Mom, have you read this? I clicked the link and saw it was an article from 2007 that I’ve not only read but … Continue reading

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Teacher Does The Right Thing By Treating Student Differently

I read an excellent article that I want to share with you. Views: World’s Greatest Teacher. “A best-selling author goes back to his high school to thank the person who first encouraged him to write.” This is what I love … Continue reading

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Young, Gifted and Neglected. NY Times Writes About Gifted.

Oh my gosh! The New York Times has written an article about how important gifted education is. I encourage you to read Young, Gifted and Neglected. The article is written by Chester E. Finn Jr., the president of the Thomas … Continue reading

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