The Reality of Teaching Gifted Learners

Teaching gifted and twice-exceptional students is both an art and a science.

 

It can be deeply rewarding to nurture students who think big, question boldly, and learn at lightning speed, but it can also feel overwhelming, especially when those same students are perfectionistic, anxious, asynchronous, or misunderstood by peers.

 

Whether you’re new to gifted education or looking to go deeper, I’m here to offer tools, strategies, and support that meet you where you are—because you don’t have to figure it all out alone.

 

My Approach

With decades of experience in classrooms, leadership, and professional development, I partner with educators to strengthen their confidence and capacity to serve gifted and 2e learners. I bring a blend of real-world teaching experience, practical tools, and a deep understanding of what giftedness really looks like in diverse school settings.

 

I Offer:

1. Collaborative support – Rooted in respect for your expertise and time

2. Actionable strategies – No fluff, just what works

3. Inclusive perspectives – Honoring neurodiversity, equity, and student voice

4. Encouragement and validation – Because this work is hard—and vital

 

Who I Support

I work with:

• General education teachers looking to better meet the needs of advanced learners in mixed-ability classrooms

• Gifted coordinators and specialists seeking fresh tools or mentorship

• School and district leaders working to build inclusive, rigorous gifted programming

• Educators supporting twice-exceptional learners with IEPs, 504s, or behavioral challenges

• Teams preparing for curriculum planning, differentiation, or student advocacy

 

How I Help

I offer customized coaching, PD sessions, and resource recommendations to help you:

 

• Differentiate instruction without doubling your workload

• Integrate Kaplan’s Depth & Complexity Icons to add rigor and meaning

• Use Bloom’s Taxonomy and metacognition to deepen student thinking

• Recognize and support twice-exceptional learners in your classroom

• Build a classroom culture that embraces challenge, curiosity, and compassion

• Navigate conversations with families about giftedness, misbehavior, or underachievement

• Collaborate with specialists to support a student’s full learning profile

• Whether you need a one-time consultation or ongoing partnership, I provide tailored support to help you feel more confident, effective, and inspired.

 

Training & PD Options

I offer in-person and virtual professional development sessions, including:

 

• Gifted 101: Understanding the Foundations

• Depth & Complexity in Action: From Icons to Impact

• Meeting the Needs of Twice-Exceptional Learners

• From Compliance to Connection: IEPs and Advocacy Through a Gifted Lens

• Supporting Executive Function & Emotional Intensity in the Classroom

• Creating Inclusive Classrooms for Neurodiverse Students

• I also customize workshops to meet the specific needs of your team or district.

 

Let’s Work Together

Gifted students deserve educators who see their potential and meet their needs. And educators deserve the tools and support to do just that.

 

Whether you’re teaching a few advanced learners or leading a full-time gifted program, I’m here to help you bring depth, creativity, and clarity to your practice.

 

Contact me to schedule a consultation or PD session.

 

Let’s empower every gifted learner—together.