- "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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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
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
Starting A New School Year – Ready…Set…
It’s the start of a new school year. I was part of freshman day at my high school where all of the wide-eyed 9th graders are coming to their first day of high school. Some are cautious and scared to … Continue reading
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Tagged Fairview High School, high school
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
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
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