Achieving Academic Excellence Together
Collaborative and customized learning solutions for students and families.
Collaborative and customized learning solutions for students and families.
Professional Learning Workshops
Addressing Needs of 3e students
Parent/Family Engagement workshops
Review/editing of Gifted Program Design
Long term Diversity & Equity consultation
Keynote presentations for Conferences
CONSULTATIONS WITH PARENTS
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Children and youth who are Black, Latinx or low income who have advanced academic abilities are more likely than White and middle/upper income students to be overlooked and underserved. This tragic loss of talent is caused by discriminatory practices in schools. I can help you address these issues in your schools.
I have two advanced degrees in Gifted Education. I have experience as a practitioner, researcher, and author. I also raised three gifted children. I have been working as an educational consultant for the past 35 + years
During my career, I worked as a gifted education coordinator in three localities and as the founding executive director of a Governor's School for gifted students. For five years I served as the Virginia State Specialist for k-12 gifted programs. I also served as a member of the Board of Directors and Expert Presenter for the National Association for Gifted Children. I am author of numerous publications, including the award winning " Bright, Talented & Black: a guide for Families raising African American gifted learners"
Currently I teach grad courses at Bridges in CA & JHU in MD. I also continue to train educators, evaluate programs, and write for publication. In my leisure time, I enjoy spending time with my family, including my 5 grandchildren. I also love raising houseplants, flowers, reading, and journaling.
I am available on an hourly basis to give families advice about the gifted education identification /assessment process, filing an appeal to dispute a decision, and general Advocacy skills.
I am available for:
Professional Learning Workshops
Parent/Family workshops
Attending Advisory Council meetings
Keynote presentations
Advising for Parents
Virtually attending as Parent Advocate
Document review and editing
Long term program consultation services to address equity in Gifted education
I understand that each district, organization or family's needs are different. Please share with me in detail what your needs are and I will respond. I have expertise and resources that can help.