- "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: gifted
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
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
Panic Mechanic – Helping Gifted Kids Put Stress In A Box
I went to summer camp! Yunasa, the Lakota word meaning balance, is a weeklong camp for highly gifted youth. The mission of Yunasa is to teach campers techniques and skills for integrating the intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual and physical aspects … Continue reading
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Tagged gifted, Patty Gatto-Walden, Yunasa
Three Take-Aways As The School Year Ends
The 2011-12 school year has come to a close. As I packed up some things from my office, ready for the summer break, I thought about a few points that stuck with me this year in working with gifted students … Continue reading
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Tagged gifted, high school, social & emotional
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
When The Work Gets Hard, Some Students Get Out
I found myself saying, out loud, “yes” many times while reading an excellent article called Why Science Majors Change Their Minds (It’s Just So Darn Hard). The article, from the New York Times education section, addresses very nicely what I see so … Continue reading
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Tagged gifted, high school, STEM, university
Raising Awareness About Gifted In SW Colorado
I visited beautiful Durango, Colorado to conduct two days of gifted training sessions. It was organized by Betsey Krill, Coordinator of Gifted Ed SJBOCES and SW Gifted Education Regional Consultant. I got to meet with and train people from Durango, … Continue reading
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Tagged Betsey Krill, discussion groups, Durango, gifted, social & emotional, Terry Bradley
Top Names In Giftedness Gather At SENG Summit
Photos from the recent SENG Summit in Seattle. Here I am with Jim Webb, the “father of SENG” – he started it all. Jim was a keynote speaker at this year’s event and is a regular presenter each year. He … Continue reading
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Tagged Arlene Devries, gifted, James T. Webb, Jim Webb, Lori Comallie-Caplan, SENG, social & emotional, Terry Bradley
Poker Player Has Advice On How To Be Successful – SENG Summit Day Three
The final day of the SENG Summit featured the daily keynote presentation titled “No Limits” from Phil Gordon. He’s known as a poker guy but he’s a role model for how one can be the best one can be, and … Continue reading
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Tagged gifted, Phil Gordon, SENG, social & emotional