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Category: Gifted Education

Posted on October 12, 2019October 12, 2019

Giftedness: You’re too Sensitive.

Almost nine years ago (I cannot believe that much time has passed), I started a parent group for those families with children that had been identified as talented and gifted…

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Posted on September 23, 2019September 23, 2019

What Should I Write About?

Tonight, I am going to admit that lately I have has some trouble deciding what to write about. Partly, this is because life is busy and I feel pressured when…

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Posted on August 7, 2019August 7, 2019

Gifted and Challenged: Part I of a Three Part Series.

“No one ever talks about it,” said the mom. “It is frustrating and lonely.” She insinuated that she did not know what to do or how to parent her son,…

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Posted on May 7, 2019May 7, 2019

Promoting the Unboxing of Students

Today is Slice of Life Tuesday and since many participants in this weekly forum hosted by TwoWritingTeachers.org are educators,  my blog today focuses on an educational topic. It is also…

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Posted on February 23, 2019August 21, 2020

Qualities of Leadership Series: #4 Transparency

What is transparency? Throughout my involvement in different educational systems, institutions of higher learning, and other types of business ventures such as health care or non-profit entities, I have learned…

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Posted on November 5, 2018November 5, 2018

Gifted Musings

I wonder……. Are gifted people ever spontaneous or always intentional? I seem to be the latter. My oldest is the latter. My middle son is the latter but wants to…

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Posted on January 31, 2018

Why Do Parents of Gifted Students Turn to Virtual Education?

Virtual education or distance learning is becoming more and more common. Regularly, now, you can see advertisements for distance learning establishments on the television and receive information through the mail…

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Posted on January 30, 2018January 30, 2018

A Writing Lesson for Gifted Students SOL#18

Recently I was called on twice in as many weeks to serve as an educational consultant. The topics in question were in separate disciplines but both have ties to my…

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