They'll Be Fine: The Premier Podcast for Gifted Education

Heather Bower is the Department Head and Coordinator of Assessment at Meredith college and the mom of two gifted children. In this episode, Heather shares what the education department at Meredith College is doing to prepare their future teachers to be able to serve Gifted Learners as soon as they enter the classroom. She also speaks about obstacles she overcame while parenting her gifted children...

Dr. Angela Housand and her husband Dr. Brain Housand are both well-known and respected in the field of gifted education. Angela Housand is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Program Support, and Student Success at the University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Watson College of Education. Brian Housand is the coordinator of the Academically or Intellectually Gifted program at the University o...

Jeffrey Blount is an award-winning author of three novels — Almost Snow White, winner of the 2013 USA Best Book Awards. Hating Heidi Foster, winner of the 2013 Readers Favorite Book Award for young adult literature. The Emancipation of Evan Walls, which won 4 awards. During a 34-year career at NBC News, Jeffrey directed a decade of Meet The Press, The Today Show, NBC Nightly News, and major specia...

Lisa Bloom and Dr. Kristy Doss work together at Western Carolina University on Rocket to Creativity, a field experience for teachers to learn about creative problem-solving and Problem-Based Learning. Kristy is an Assistant Professor in the School of Teaching & Learning and Lisa is a Jay Robinson Distinguished Professor. They both work with undergraduates, those seeking AIG Licensure, and teac...

Dr. Danielle Sullivan is a passionate educator charged with supporting students, teachers, parents, and administrators with services, curriculum, and leadership in gifted education. With over 18 years of experience both in the classroom and at the central office, she brings a level of expertise to guide policy, practice, procedure, and professional development as an AIG Coordinator for a public sc...

Matthew “Dr. Matt” Zakreski is a high-energy, creative clinical psychologist who utilizes an eclectic approach to meet the specific needs of his neurodiverse clients. He is proud to serve as a consultant to schools, a professor, and a researcher on Giftedness. In this episode, Dr. Matt dives into how perfectionism and impostor syndrome are present in gifted learners and what we can do to help mana...

Matthew “Dr. Matt” Zakreski is a high-energy, creative clinical psychologist who utilizes an eclectic approach to meet the specific needs of his neurodiverse clients. He is proud to serve as a consultant to schools, a professor, and a researcher on Giftedness. In this episode, Dr. Matt dives into how perfectionism and impostor syndrome are present in gifted learners and what we can do to help mana...

Dr. Shelagh Gallagher is director of Engaged Education, where she works with teachers, schools, and policymakers worldwide to advance gifted education. In this episode, Dr. Gallagher speaks to the intellectualism, creativity, and leadership of gifted learners, the difference between being gifted and being talented, the biggest challenge facing gifted students and gifted education today and much mo...

Julie Church is a gifted specialist in Onslow County, NC. She gives us a look into her day-to-day life inside an elementary school and what gifted education looks like in her world. She explains how children are identified as gifted, describes the different models for students receiving services, and gushes about a few of her sweet students.

Dr. Richard D. Courtright is a lifelong educator with fifty years of experience in PreK-12 public education and consulting. Tune in to listen to Rick discuss the prevalent and often harmful stereotypes associated with gifted students.

Dr. Richard D. Courtright is a lifelong educator with fifty years of experience in PreK-12 public education and consulting. Tune in to listen to Rick discuss the prevalent and often harmful stereotypes associated with gifted students.

Jessica Applegate Executive Director for NCAGT, where she oversees the day-to-day operations of the organization and helps to set and guide the strategy and vision for the organization. Tune in to learn what NCAGT is and why it is so important for all stakeholders (parents, teachers, everyone) to learn more about what it truly means to be gifted.

This podcast is supported by The North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented (NCAGT), a non-profit organization that is dedicated to supporting the educational and social-emotional needs of academically gifted and/or intellectually gifted learners. Follow us on social media @theyllbefine