Adventures in Being Gifted

We unlock our true creative potential (and so can you) in this episode. One of the global leaders in creativity, Drew Boyd, talks about his counterintuitive and powerfully effective approach to creativity called SIT (Systematic Inventive Thinking). It's an innovative and unconventional approach that embraces “inside the box” thinking. And it works! Plus we hear from Christy, who gave herself...

We welcome Erica Whitfield to discuss the different ways parents think that they are listening but may actually be shutting down communication with their kids plus talk about a listening method that leads to tremendous success.  

The author of more than 250 articles and twenty books, Jim Delisle talks about underachievement, empowering students to find their true potential, and "making risks" not just taking them.

Season 3 starts off with a bang! The renowned author of "Kids These Days", Dr. Jody Carrington, joins us for a chat. She talks about (re)connecting, finding purpose and passion as we continue to deal with the aftermath of the global pandemic, and finding ways to build an empathic classroom to reach all students.

As we end Season 2, we continue our conversations about the upcoming summer and how to use it to grow, learn and, most of all, have fun! We talk with Dale Moberly, a veteran teacher who has taken middle schoolers to Costa Rica. These trips get students to step out of their comfort zones and take adventurous risks. We also talk with Jason Riggle, one of the more curious people we've ever met....

We're wrapping up Season 2 with two episodes about summer and balance. In this episode, we welcome Madaris Grant, owner of XAthletes Fitness & Performance, to talk about seeking balance with healthy habits when it comes to our bodies, and Michelle Krugh, licensed therapist and school counselor is back again to chat about mental health. 

We welcome, Ann Sheldon, the Executive Director of OAGC to talk about the issues Gifted Programs in Ohio and beyond are facing. For parents and teachers with gifted students, this is a MUST listen to episode!

We chat with Kelly Thomas, Innovation Sales Director at P&G, about her journey of finding her strengths through encouragement, mentoring, and curiosity. We also hear another montage of young girls talking about what they want to be when they grow up and why.

We welcome, Ping Sun, Ph. D., and a director at Proctor & Gamble, to talk about her journey as a gifted woman growing up in China and immigrating to the US. Ping shares the importance of having a mentor and surrounding yourself with people who bring out the best in you. We give the mic to our 3rd-grade gifted girls and ask them what they want to be when they grow up. We hope you enjoy their re...

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Nagla Abdel Karim, director of the Thoracic Oncology Program at Augusta University at the Georgia Cancer Center. While overcoming stereotypical obstacles of being a gifted girl and immigrating from Egypt, her message is strong- to stay positive and make a difference; give back to the community. We also hear from Leah in our student voice segment who is a gifted prog...

We're joined by the "Gifted Guru", Lisa Van Gemert, to talk about perfectionism in all its forms, amazing tips for teachers and parents as well as dealing with the personal experiences that shape every student's educational journey. Plus we talk with Meriele, a senior, who's trying to find out what the future holds. NOTE: In this episode, we talk candidly about abuse and h...

We continue our conversations about acceleration with administrators, parents, and students. 

We talk with Dr. Ann Lupkowski Shoplik, one of the most important voices for acceleration in the education world, about the research behind grade and single-subject acceleration, and the research may surprise you. We also hear from two students and their personal experiences with acceleration.

We welcome renowned educator and prolific author, "The Gifted Guy", Todd Stanley, to talk about the need for advocates of gifted students both in and out of school. We also talk with Anna, a gifted program alumni, who talks about her gifted adventure.

Season 2 kicks off with Dr. Jenn Mott, an educator, assistant principal, and circus performer. As a grownup gifted kid, she talks about the untapped potential that was unlocked from saying YES to opportunities throughout her life.  In Student Voices, we welcome, Lia, a very curious 3rd grader who also has 11 rabbits and 2 frogs.

In this episode, we talk with Abby, a freshman at Purdue University, who was identified as gifted in 2nd grade. She talks about the importance of parental support, overcoming perfectionism, balancing academics with the joys of high school, and how her adventures in being gifted continue to evolve. Plus we flip the script on "Student Voices" to hear from a parent of a gifted student.

We talk with Marc Smolowitz, the director and producer of the upcoming documentary "The G Word". The film is a mosaic of revealing stories told by children, adults, and elders who will explore giftedness, intelligence, and neurodivergent learners across the age spectrum and ask, “In the 21st century, who gets to be gifted and why?” Plus Aiden, from Episode 1, returns to talk about what a...

We've had the privilege mentoring several girls on Friday mornings for the past 2 years.  The "Girls in Leadership" group has had an impact on our school, our community, and, especially, the girls themselves.  We are convinced teaching leadership and mentoring unlocks amazing potential within a gifted program and empowers students. Join us for this fun conversation!

Being gifted can be a difficult journey but our guest, Principal Javaris Powell, talks about being ok with being different and enjoying the unique adventure each person goes through.  We also welcome Elle, a gifted alumni, who has started her own podcast.

Defining the word gifted is not an easy task. We talk with some of our students about how they define being gifted, and one of our gifted program's alumni about how mentors helped him pursue his gifted adventure.

What happens when we step out of the way and let students pursue their passions? In this episode, we welcome two sisters who are changing their community through their leadership and passion.  Their story is a call to all educators and parents to see the potential in students and let them lead.

The terms "twice exceptional" and "neurodiversity" are critical but often confusing terms to understand for teachers, parents, and students. We welcome author and therapist, Emily Kircher-Morris, to bring clarity and practical advice to this topic from her new book, " Teaching Twice-Exceptional Learners in Today’s Classroom ".

Janet Willig, a GIS with over 35+ years of experience and a professor at Xavier University, shares practical, in-depth characteristics of being gifted and how knowing those characteristics can help immensely in the gifted adventure.  In the "Student Voices" segment, Lindy, a high school freshman, shares what she would tell her 3rd-grade self about being gifted knowing what she does now.

We set New Year's Resolutions so why not set New School Year Resolutions?  Award-Winning Superintendent Jonathan Cooper discusses the importance of leadership, goal-setting and how it has changed his life and can change yours.

Episode #1 welcomes Michelle Krugh, a school counselor with over 20 years of experience, to share the hopes, stress, and anxiety of starting a new school year, especially after a global pandemic.  The "Adventures in Being Gifted" podcast has been many years in the making! Experienced gifted teachers, Jill Hartsock and Jessica Mullen, talk with a variety of experts, educators, parents, an...