- "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: education
Gifted Education and Varsity Athletics: How They Are the Same, But Treated Differently
In athletics, we seek out the best performers and we give them the best coaches, the best equipment, and individualized instruction. We encourage them to excel in competition, and we nurture them so they will continue to grow and become … Continue reading
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Tagged education, gifted, high school, parents
Demise Of Proposition 103. Now, We’ll All Pay For It.
I read a worthwhile “obituary” for Proposition 103, which died on the November ballot in the Colorado general election. Proposal 103 would have solved so many problems our state is facing in education. It pains me that voters shortsightedly voted … Continue reading
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Tagged education, gifted, proposition 103
First Meeting With The New School District Superintendent
I met Bruce Messinger, Ph.D., the new superintendent of the Boulder Valley School District, at Louisville Middle School. This was one of two community receptions providing an opportunity for BVSD students, staff, parents and community members to meet the new … Continue reading
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Tagged Bruce Messinger, BVSD, education
If Elected Representatives Won’t, The Public Must Act
Recently I’ve been spending some time gathering support for Initiative 25, also known as “Bright Colorado” or “The Heath Proposal”, named for proposal sponsor State Senator Rollie Heath. This is about citizens taking responsibility for education funding into our own … Continue reading
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Tagged bright colorado, budget cuts, education, gifted, initiative 25, petition
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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Tagged Boulder, education, Fairview High School, gifted, high school, TAG
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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