2024 IAGC Conference

With over 20 years in gifted education, I founded an innovative micro-school to specifically serve the needs of young gifted children. Vanguard Gifted Academy teaches children at their learning levels rather than based on their age. Children have authentic learning peers, varying based on the domain, as they develop foundational skills. While uncovering learning in STREAM, students are grouped with developmental peers for challenging problem-based learning, positive collaboration opportunities, and in-depth study. At Vanguard, we understand the neurodiversity within the gifted child. We help them approach the challenges of asynchronous development through personalizing learning and using social-emotional strategies that help them understand and accept themselves. I am eager to share my experience and expertise with parents and teaching strategies with teachers of gifted children.