- "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
Tag Archives: Boulder
Go Boulder: Art, Education, Science, Flavor
My Action Lab was accepted! At the National Association For Gifted Children (NAGC) National Convention every year, on the day before the sessions begin, they have field trips to nearby interesting places. Action Labs are designed by local educators (like … Continue reading
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ACT Scoring By State Revisited
I received a thoughtful comment about my last blog post on ACT scores. It’s from my friend Tricia Carpenter, a former Talented and Gifted Advisor at Platt Middle School in Boulder. Tricia writes: I saw your ACT article on your blog. … Continue reading
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Good News, Bad News For Boulder And Colorado ACT Scores
First, the good news. High school juniors in the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) continued to be above the Colorado state average on the 2011 ACT and scored the highest in the Denver metro area. Fairview High School, where I’m … Continue reading
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What I Do As A Gifted Advisor In High School
I wanted to tell about my position as the Talented & Gifted Advisor at Fairview High School in Boulder, Colorado. Students at Fairview are fortunate to have a wide variety of challenging and enriching classes and activities from which to … Continue reading
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Gifted And Perfectionism, The Two Often Go Together
Have you heard the phrase “strive for excellence, not perfection”? My friend Dr. Linda Silverman will give a presentation about being gifted and being a perfectionist. Many parents wonder what to do, if anything, about their child’s perfectionism. Many kids … Continue reading
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Private Gifted School Opening In Boulder
Looks like there is going to be a school in the Boulder valley focused on gifted education. It’ll be the second campus for the private Mackintosh Academy, currently serving pre-K to 8th grade students in Littleton, Colorado, an hour drive … Continue reading
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