Gifted Education
Gifted Education Department Information
Mission:
To recognize and nurture exceptional abilities of all gifted and talented students to foster higher-level, creative, and productive thinking and healthy affective qualities.
Vision:
In pursuit of gifted learners of all backgrounds reaching their fullest potential, we envision learning environments that build capacity for positive engagement, self-awareness, and self-advocacy in order for students to drive their own intellectual and affective growth.
Beliefs:
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Gifted abilities exist and should be identified and served in students of all ages from all cultures, races, ethnic backgrounds and socioeconomic groups.
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Gifted learners have unique strengths and needs that must be addressed.
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Cognitive development is enhanced within social and emotional wellness.
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Learners should be active participants and share the responsibility for maximizing the learning opportunities provided.
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District and school administration, teachers, families, and the community share the responsibility to provide relevant and challenging opportunities to develop the individual potential of gifted learners.
Gifted Education Teachers
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Role/Building |
Contact Info |
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Robin Alt |
Gifted Education Teacher--SCE/SPE |
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Janet Peasley |
District Gifted Education Coordinator Gifted Education Specialist--SGS K-8 |
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Emmy Wood |
Gifted Education Teacher--SSMS |
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Susanmarie Oddo |
Gifted Education Coordinator --SSHS, YVHS |
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Kristen Atwood |
Director of Exceptional Student Services |