- "It's easier to build children than to repair adults."
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Terry is President of Boulder Valley Gifted and TalentedCAGT
Terry is President Elect of Colorado Association of Gifted and TalentedFAIRVIEW
Terry is the Talented and Gifted Advisor at Fairview High School in Boulder, ColoradoRecommendations
"Terry, you are THE source for all things gifted. So happy and grateful for all you have done to help me be a better mom!" a mom of a high schooler
"Your help and advice has been a real source of support for our family." another mom of a high schooler
"Thanks for your work with gifted kids in the district, beyond just Fairview High School." a father of a high schooler
"I want you to know how deeply grateful I am that you you have remained in touch with K over the years. I believe your support has been very crucial to his progress. You are a true gift to the many kids you mentor." mom of a gifted son
"Thank for visiting us and training our teachers about our student's social and emotional needs." a district Gifted & Talented Coordinator
"You are quite a talent a resource. Thank you for inspiring us all to be better." a high school teacherArchives
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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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Tagged Khan Academy, Sal Khan
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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Tagged CAGT, Deb Delisle, Jim Delisle, Susan Jackson
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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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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Tagged discussion groups, George Betts, Jean Peterson, NAGC, Terry Bradley
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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Tagged CAGT, Jonathan Mooney, NAGC, Steve Haas, Terry Bradley
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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Tagged gifted, perfectionism
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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Tagged Brad Meltzer, differentiation, high school, Shelia Spicer
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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Tagged Chester E. Finn Jr., high school, TAG