CV - Breedlove Gifted

LYNETTE BREEDLOVE, PH.D.

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EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy (2007)

Texas A & M University, College Station, Texas
Major: Educational Psychology
Specialization: Intelligence, Creativity, and Giftedness
Dissertation: Identifying Linguistically Diverse Students as Gifted and Talented: A Qualitative Study of Adding a New Measure

Master of Education (2000)

University of St. Thomas, Houston, Texas
Major: Education
Specialization: Gifted and Talented Education

Bachelor of Arts (1993)

Rhodes College, Memphis, Tennessee
Major: Psychology

CERTIFICATION by TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY
Principal, EC-12 (2002)
Gifted and Talented, PK-12 (2000)
English as a Second Language, PK-12 (1999)
Elementary Self-Contained, 1-8 (1998)
Generic Special Education, PK-12 (1997)

EMPLOYMENT in EDUCATION
The Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science, Bowling Green, Kentucky

Director (2014-Present)

Spring Branch Independent School District, Houston, Texas

Director of Advanced Academic Studies and Secondary Counseling (2011-2014)
Director of Advanced Academic Studies (2005-2011)

Fort Bend Independent School District, Sugar Land, Texas

Coordinator of the Gifted and Talented Program (2002-2005)

Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

Summer I.C.E. (Innovation and Creativity in Education), Instructor (Summers 2002-2004)
Course Title: Building Depth & Complexity with Children’s Literature, Authentication, & Storytelling

Lamar Consolidated Independent School District, Rosenberg, Texas

Gifted and Talented Program Facilitator (1999-2002)
5th Grade Gifted and Talented Cluster Classroom Teacher (1998-1999)
Special Education Teacher (1997-1998)

258th Judicial District Juvenile Probation Services, Livingston, Texas

Juvenile Probation Officer (1995-1997)

PUBLICATIONS

Inman, T.F., & Breedlove, L. (in press). Differentiation strategies for gifted students. In J. Robins & J. Jolly (Eds.). Methods and materials for teaching the gifted (5th ed). Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.
Inman, T. F., & Breedlove, L. (in press). Professional learning for the parent: How educators can support parents. In A. Novak & C. L. Weber (Eds.). Professional learning and teacher preparation in gifted education: Professional learning strategies for special topics. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.
Inman, T. F., & Breedlove, L. (2018). Gifted 101. Parent TIP Sheets. National Association for Gifted Children: Washington, D.C.
Roberts, J. L., Breedlove, L., & Inman, T. F. (2018). The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky: A university-based specialized school. In B. MacFarlane (Ed.). Specialized schools for high-ability learners: Designing and implementing programs in specialized school settings. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.
Breedlove, L. (2018). Characteristics of gifted learners. In Roberts, J. L., Inman, T. F., & Robins, J. (Ed). Introduction to gifted education. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.
Breedlove, L. (2017). Inseparable: Academic and social-emotional needs. KAGE update: The newsletter of the Kentucky Association for Gifted Education, 1, pp. 1, 10-11.
Roberts, J. L., Breedlove, L., Strode, D. B. (2016). Experiential learning at The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky. Gifted Child Today, 39(4), pp. 228-235.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and PRESENTATIONS
National and International

Keys to Understanding Giftedness. (May 2019). Simposio: Educación Especial, Dotados y Doble Excepcionalidad – Experiencias diferenciadas y enriquecedoras: San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Keynote: Meeting Social-Emotional Needs to Maximize Academic Growth. (August 2018). Gifted Summit 2018 @ Sycamore: Indianapolis, IN.
Early Entrance Programs and Academies: Four Diverse Approaches with a Common Missions, Panel. (November 2016). National Association for Gifted Children 63rd Annual Convention: Walt Disney World, FL.
STEM Opportunities for Gifted Learners (The Association for the Gifted Showcase Panel). (April 2016). Council for Exceptional Children Convention and Expo: St. Louis, MO.
A Public School for Highly Gifted Students? Yes It Is Possible! (November 2014). National Association for Gifted Children 61st Annual Convention: Baltimore, MD.
The Intensity of Giftedness: Helping Parents and the Community Understand Gifted Children. (August 2013). World Council for Gifted and Talented Children 20th Biennial World Conference: Louisville, KY.
Pooling Resources for Teacher Training in Gifted Education. (August 2013). World Council for Gifted and Talented Children 20th Biennial World Conference: Louisville, KY.
Early Thoughts from a Qualitative Study in Progress. (November 2005). National Association for Gifted Children 52nd Annual Convention: Louisville, KY.
Teachers’ Perspectives on Using the BVAT to Identify Gifted Linguistically Diverse Students. (August 2005). World Council for Gifted and Talented Children 16th Biennial World Conference: New Orleans, LA.

State

Great Books for Gifted Kids. (February 2019). Kentucky Association for Gifted Education Conference: Lexington, KY.
Moderator: Screening of The G-Word. (November 2018). Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Professional Development Conference: Fort Worth, TX.
Questioning Strategies Across Elementary Curriculum Content Areas. (November 2018). Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Professional Development Conference: Fort Worth, TX.
Great Books for Gifted Kids. (November 2018). Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Professional Development Conference: Fort Worth, TX.
Exceptional Among Exceptional: Meeting the Needs of Highly Gifted Students. (November 2018). Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Professional Development Conference: Fort Worth, TX.
5 Essentials of Parenting Gifted Kids. (September 2018). Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Webinar for Parents: Austin, TX.
Build It and They Will Come: Creating a School for Highly Gifted Students. (June 2018). Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Gifted + Equity Conference: San Antonio, TX.
Exceptional Among Exceptional: Meeting the Needs of Highly Gifted Students. (June 2018). Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Gifted + Equity Conference: San Antonio, TX.
Gifted Education 101. (February 2018). Kentucky Association for Gifted Education Conference: Lexington, KY.
Harness the Power of Parents: Delivering Professional Development for Parents. (Co-Presenter, November 2017). Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Professional Development Conference: Houston, TX.
Harvey Recovery Roundtable Relief. (Co-Presenter, November 2017). Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Professional Development Conference: Houston, TX.
Conference Institute: Integrating Books with Gifted Characters in Your Classroom. (November 2017). Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Professional Development Conference: Houston, TX.
Conference Institute: Engage Your Students with Depth and Complexity. (November 2017). Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Professional Development Conference: Houston, TX.
Think Through the Emotion. (February 2017). Kentucky Association for Gifted Education Conference: Lexington, KY.
The Benefits of Experiential Learning – A Student Perspective. (Moderator). (February 2017). Kentucky Association for Gifted Education Conference: Lexington, KY.
The Intensity of Giftedness. (December 2016). Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Professional Development Conference: Dallas, TX.
Conference Institute: One Size Does Not Fit All: Distinctions Across the Gifted Range. (Co-Presenter, December 2016). Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Professional Development Conference: Dallas, TX.
Conference Institute: Gifted 101. (November 2016). Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Professional Development Conference: Dallas, TX.
Conference Institute: Coordinators Make a Difference. (November 2016). Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Professional Development Conference: Dallas, TX.
Keynote: Celebrating You. (May 2016). Duke TIP 2016 Kentucky State Recognition Ceremony: Bowling Green, KY.
Emotionality of Gifted Children. (February 2016). Kentucky Association for Gifted Education Conference: Lexington, KY.
Differentiating so Every Child Learns Something New. (February 2016). Kentucky Association for Gifted Education Conference: Lexington, KY.
Conference Institute: Welcome to Gifted Education. (December 2015). Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Professional Development Conference: San Antonio, TX.
Conference Institute: Emotionality of Gifted Children. (December 2015). Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Professional Development Conference: San Antonio, TX.
Keynote: The Road to Your Future Self. (September 2015). Arkansas Association of Gifted Education Administrators Student Leadership Conference: Conway, AR.
Administrators Institute: The Nitty Gritty of Acceleration for Gifted Students. (February 2015). Kentucky Association for Gifted Education Conference: Lexington, KY.
Highlighting Books with Gifted Characters in Your Classroom. (February 2015). Kentucky Association for Gifted Education Conference: Lexington, KY.
Social Emotional Needs of Gifted Children. (December 2014). Indiana Association for the Gifted Annual Conference: Indianapolis, IN.
The Intensity of Giftedness. (December 2014). Indiana Association for the Gifted Annual Conference: Indianapolis, IN.
Using Tech Tools to Meet the Needs of Gifted Students. (December 2014). Indiana Association for the Gifted Annual Conference: Indianapolis, IN.
Differentiating Curriculum. (December 2014). Indiana Association for the Gifted Annual Conference: Indianapolis, IN.
Creativity Strategies. (December 2014). Indiana Association for the Gifted Annual Conference: Indianapolis, IN.
Conference Institute: Jump Start to Gifted Education. (December 2014). Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Professional Development Conference: Fort Worth, TX.
Conference Institute: The Intensity of Giftedness. (December 2014). Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Professional Development Conference: Fort Worth, TX.
Connecting Kids with Big Thinkers: ScholarCHIPS Digital Broadcast. (December 2014). With Victoria Smith Downing, Chair of Kilby International Award Foundation. Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Development Conference: Fort Worth, TX.
Challenges and Answers for Supporting Your GT Students – Administrator Session. (October 2014). Baylor University School of Education Fall Conference in Gifted Education: Waco, TX.
Preparing for Early Graduation: Thoughtful Acceleration of Gifted Students. (September 2014). Kentucky Advisory Council for Gifted and Talented Education & Kentucky Association for Gifted Education Issues for Leaders in Gifted Education: Lexington, KY.
Meeting The Social-Emotional Needs to Maximize Academic Growth in Gifted Students. (September 2014). Kentucky Association for Gifted Education Fall Workshop: Lexington, KY.
Great Books for Gifted Kids: Supporting Gifted Children’s Social-Emotional Needs. (September 2014). Kentucky Association for Gifted Education Parent Night: Lexington, KY.
Exceptional Among the Exceptional: Meeting the Needs of Highly Gifted Students. (September 2014). The Association for the Gifted Fall Institute: Bowling Green, KY.
Connecting Kids with Big Thinkers: ScholarCHIPS Digital Broadcast. (April 2014). With Victoria Smith Downing, Chair of Kilby International Award Foundation. Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Leadership Conference: Austin, TX.
Pre-Conference: Understanding and Coping with the Intensities of Giftedness (including Nature, Needs, and Program Options). (February 2014). Texas Counselors Association School Counselors Conference: Houston, TX.
Keynote: Intensities of Giftedness. (December 2012). Indiana Association for the Gifted Conference: Indianapolis, IN.
Great Books for Gifted Kids. (December 2012). Indiana Association for the Gifted Conference: Indianapolis, IN.
Practical Differentiation Strategies. (December 2012). Indiana Association for the Gifted Conference: Indianapolis, IN.
Don’t Be So Sensitive! Dabrowski’s Overexcitabilities. (December 2012). Indiana Association for the Gifted Conference: Indianapolis, IN.
Differentiated Curriculum and Tiered Learning: Going Deeper. (September 2012). Association of Texas Professional Educators & Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Webinar: Austin, TX.
Differentiated Curriculum and Tiered Learning Panel. (July 2012). Association of Texas Professional Educators Conference: Austin, TX.
Differentiating for Gifted Students. (February 2012). Texas Classroom Teachers Association Conference: Houston, TX.
The Intensity of Giftedness. (January 2012). Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Parent Conference: Houston, TX.
TAGT Restructure: Increased Opportunities for Involvement. (March 2011). Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Leadership Conference: San Marcos, TX.
Technology Tools 101 for Leaders. (March 2011). Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Leadership Conference: San Marcos, TX.
Keynote Panel: Transforming Education through Social Networking Tools. (November 2011). Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Professional Development Conference: Austin, TX.
Great Books for Gifted Kids. (November 2010). Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Professional Development Conference: Fort Worth, TX.
Technology Tools 101. (November 2010). Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Professional Development Conference: Fort Worth, TX.
GT Dollars and Sense. (March 2010). Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Leadership Conference: Austin, TX.
Great Books for Gifted Kids. (November 2009). Texas State Reading Association Conference: Arlington, TX.
GT Dollars and Sense. (December 2009). Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Professional Development Conference: Houston, TX.
Intensity of Giftedness. (December 2009). Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Professional Development Conference: Houston, TX.
There are Rules for GT Programs, Too. (April 2009). Association for Compensatory Educators of Texas Conference: Austin, TX.
The State of Gifted Education in Texas: Translating the Research into Practices Panel. (March 2009). Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Leadership Conference: Austin, TX.
GT Coordinator – District Leader. (April 2008). Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Leadership Conference: Austin, TX.
The Intensities of Giftedness: Dabrowski’s Overexcitabilities. (February 2007). Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Parent Conference: Houston, TX.
Identifying Bilingual Gifted Children: What the Teachers Say. (November 2006). Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Professional Development Conference: Austin, TX.
ALIENS! An Out of This World Approach. (December 2000). Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented 23rd Annual Professional Development Conference: Austin, TX.

Regional and Local

Strategies to Challenge High Ability Learners. (May 2019). Notre Dame Academy: Louisville, KY. (2 hours)
Meeting Social and Emotional Needs to Maximize Academic Growth in Gifted Students. (October 2018). EAGLE School: Madison, WI. (6 hours)
Gifted Students and Differentiating for Them (Secondary Teachers). (July 2018). Laurel County Public Schools: London, KY. (3 hours)
Supporting Rigor and Relevance in All Classroom. (June 2016). Spring Independent School District Leadership Institute: Spring, TX (1.25 hours)
The Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted Children. (June 2016). Houston Area Cooperative on the Gifted and Talented: Alvin, TX. (6 hours)
Great Books for Gifted Kids, Parent Presentation. (April 2015). LexKAGE: Lexington, KY. (2 hours)
Parenting Gifted Children, Parent Presentation. (April 2015). LexKAGE: Lexington, KY. (2 hours)
Great Books for Gifted Kids: Supporting Gifted Children’s Social-Emotional Needs, Parent Presentation. (February 2015). Center For Gifted Studies Super Saturday: Bowling Green, KY. (1.5 hours)
Meeting Social & Emotional Needs to Maximize Academic Growth in Gifted Students. (June 2014). Houston Area Cooperative on the Gifted and Talented: Stafford, TX. (6 hours)
Preparing for the Gifted and Talented Supplemental Certification TExES. (June 2014). La Porte ISD: La Porte, TX. (6 hours)
The Intensity of Giftedness, Parent Presentation. (March 2014). Katy Parents of Gifted and Talented Students (KPGT): Katy, TX. (1 hour)
Houston FAFSA Day. (February 2014). National College Access Network Webinar: Houston, TX. (1 hour)
Every Learner Matters: Differentiating for Student Needs. (January 2014). St. Theresa’s Catholic School: Austin, TX. (3 hours)
Planning for Sixth Grade GT and Beyond, Parent Presentation. (January 2014). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (1.5 hours)
The Intensity of Giftedness, Parent Presentation. (January 2014). Supporting Alvin ISD Gifted Education (SAGE): Alvin, TX. (1.5 hours) (Video posted here: http://www.alvinisd.net/Page/15341)
Planning for Sixth Grade and Beyond, Parent Presentation. (October 2013). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (1 hour)
Preparing for the Gifted and Talented Supplemental Certification TExES. (September 2013). Houston Area Cooperative on the Gifted and Talented: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Should I Refer My Child for the Gifted and Talented Program? Parent Presentation. (September 2013). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (2 hours)
Integrating Technology Tools to Meet GT Students’ Needs. (August 2013). Pearland ISD: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Integrating Technology Tools to Meet GT Students’ Needs. (August 2013). Region 3 Educational Service Center: Victoria, TX. (5 hours)
Identification and Assessment of Gifted and Talented Students. (August 2013). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Identification and Assessment of Gifted and Talented Students. (July 2013). Spring ISD: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Preparing for the Gifted and Talented Supplemental Certification TExES. (June 2013). La Porte ISD: La Porte, TX. (6 hours)
Identification and Assessment of Gifted and Talented Students. (June 2013). Spring ISD: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Preparing for the Gifted and Talented Supplemental Certification TExES. (June 2013). Houston Area Cooperative on the Gifted and Talented: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Preparing for the Gifted and Talented Supplemental Certification TExES. (March 2013). Houston Area Cooperative on the Gifted and Talented: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
TAGT Summer Scholarships, Parent Presentation. (January 2013). Houston Area Cooperative on the Gifted and Talented Summer Program Expo: Deer Park, TX. (1 hour)
Intensities of Giftedness, Parent Presentation. (January 2013). Carnegie Vanguard High School, Houston ISD: Houston, TX. (1.5 hours)
TAGT Summer Scholarships, Parent Presentation. (January 2013). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (1.5 hours)
Integrating Technology Tools to Meet GT Students’ Needs. (October 2012). Galena Park ISD: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Services for Gifted and Talented Students, Parent Presentation. (October 2012). Spring ISD: Houston, TX. (1.5 hours)
Preparing for the Gifted and Talented Supplemental Certification TExES. (September 2012). Houston Area Cooperative on the Gifted and Talented: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Should I Refer My Child for the Gifted and Talented Program? Parent Presentation. (September 2012). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (2 hours)
Intensities of Giftedness, Parent Presentation. (September 2012). Deerpark Middle School, Round Rock ISD: Round Rock, TX. (1.5 hours)
Integrating Technology Tools to Meet the Needs of GT Learners. (August 2012). Pearland ISD: Pearland, TX. (4.5 hours)
GT Secondary Update: Pre-Assessment and Alternate Assignments for Gifted Learners – Design Time. (August 2012). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
GT Elementary Update: Pre-Assessment and Alternate Assignments for Gifted Learners – Design Time. (August 2012). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Social Emotional Needs of Gifted Students. (August 2012). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Identification and Assessment of Gifted and Talented Students. (July 2012). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Preparing for the Gifted and Talented Supplemental Certification TExES. (July 2012). Houston Area Cooperative on the Gifted and Talented: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Integrating Technology Tools to Meet GT Students’ Needs. (June 2012). Houston Cooperative on the Gifted and Talented: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Nature and Needs of Gifted and Talented Students, and Program Options. (June 2012). Houston Cooperative on the Gifted and Talented: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Preparing for the Gifted and Talented Supplemental Certification TExES. (June 2012). La Porte ISD: La Porte, TX. (6 hours)
Social Media and Gifted Children. (May 2012). The Southeast Cooperative for Gifted and Talented: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Orientation to the SBISD GT Program, Parent Presentation. (May 2012). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (1.5 hours)
Integrating Technology Tools to Meet GT Students’ Needs, GT Specialists. (October 2011). Round Rock ISD: Round Rock, TX. (4 hours)
Integrating Technology Tools to Meet GT Students’ Needs. (April 2012). Round Rock ISD: Round Rock, TX. (6 hours)
Preparing for the Gifted and Talented Supplemental Certification TExES. (March 2012). Houston Area Cooperative on the Gifted and Talented: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Intensities of Giftedness, Parent Presentation. (February 2012). Carnegie Vanguard High School, Houston ISD: Houston, TX. (1.5 hours)
Planning for Sixth Grade and Beyond for GT Students, Parent Presentation. (January 2012). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (1 hour)
Planning for Sixth Grade and Beyond, Parent Presentation. (January 2012). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (1 hour)
TAGT Scholarship Opportunities, Parent Presentation. (January 2012). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (1.5 hours)
Integrating Technology Tools to Meet the Needs of Gifted Students, Part 3. (December 2011). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (2 hours)
Differentiating Curriculum for Gifted Students. (December 2011). St. Laurence Catholic School: Sugar Land, TX. (6 hours)
Creativity and Instructional Strategies for Teaching Gifted Students. (December 2011). St. Laurence Catholic School: Sugar Land, TX. (6 hours)
Integrating Technology Tools to Meet the Needs of Gifted Students, Part 2. (November 2011). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (2 hours)
Nature and Needs of Gifted Students and Program Options: Administrators and Counselors Training. (November 2011). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX (6 hours)
Integrating Technology Tools to Meet the Needs of Gifted Students, Part 1. (October 2011). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (2 hours)
Identification and Assessment of Gifted and Talented Students. (October 2011). Houston Area Cooperative on the Gifted and Talented: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Integrating Technology Tools to Meet GT Students’ Needs. (October 2011). Round Rock ISD: Round Rock, TX. (6 hours)
Identification and Assessment of Gifted and Talented Students. (August 2011). St. Laurence Catholic School: Sugar Land, TX. (6 hours)
Nature and Needs of Gifted and Talented Students. (August 2011). St. Laurence Catholic School: Sugar Land, TX. (6 hours)
Differentiating Curriculum for Gifted Students. (July 2011). Goose Creek Consolidated ISD: Baytown, TX. (6 hours)
Identification and Assessment of Gifted and Talented Students. (July 2011). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Great Books for Gifted Kids. (July 2011). Region 14 Educational Service Center: Abilene, TX. (6 hours)
Preparing for the Gifted and Talented Supplemental Certification TExES. (June 2011). Houston Area Cooperative on the Gifted and Talented: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Differentiating Curriculum for Gifted Students. (June 2011). Goose Creek Consolidated ISD: Baytown, TX. (6 hours)
Preparing for the Gifted and Talented Supplemental Certification TExES. (June 2011). Region 4 Educational Service Center: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Social Emotional Needs of Gifted Students. (June 2011). Goose Creek Consolidated ISD: Baytown, TX. (6 hours)
Preparing for the Gifted and Talented Supplemental Certification TExES. (April 2011). La Porte ISD: La Porte, TX. (6 hours)
Parenting Gifted Children: Supporting Their Nature and Meeting Their Needs, Parent Presentation. (April 2011). Fort Bend Association of Parents for Academic Excellence: Sugar Land, TX. (1 hour)
Preparing for the Gifted and Talented Supplemental Certification TExES. (April 2011). Houston Area Cooperative on the Gifted and Talented: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Planning for Sixth Grade and Beyond, Parent Presentation. (January 2011). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (1 hour)
Preparing for the Gifted and Talented Supplemental Certification TExES. (December 2010). Region 4 Educational Service Center: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Highly Gifted Program Proposal to the Board of Trustees. (December 2010). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX.
Advanced Academic Studies Five-Year Plan Status, Parent Presentation. (October 2010). Bendwood School PTA, Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (1 hour)
Should I Refer My Child for the Gifted and Talented Program? Parent Presentation. (September 2010). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (2 hours)
Nature and Needs of Gifted and Talented Children. (August 2010). Katy ISD: Katy, TX (6 hours)
Identification and Assessment of Gifted and Talented Students. (August 2010). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Differentiating Curriculum for Gifted and Talented Students. (August 2010). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Great Books for Gifted Kids. (July 2010). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Preparing for the Gifted and Talented Supplemental Certification TExES. (June 2010). La Porte ISD: La Porte, TX. (6 hours)
Preparing for the Gifted and Talented Supplemental Certification TExES. (June 2010). Region 4 Educational Service Center: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Nature and Needs of Gifted Students. (June 2010). Houston Cooperative on the Gifted and Talented: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Great Books for Gifted Kids. (April 2010). Southeast Cooperative for Gifted and Talented: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Summer Programs for Gifted Children, Parent Program. (April 2010). Humble Parents for Gifted and Talented: Humble, TX. (1 hour)
Preparing for the Gifted and Talented Supplemental Certification TExES. (March 2010). Houston Cooperative on the Gifted and Talented: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
TAGT Scholarship Opportunities, Parent Presentation. (January 2010). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (1.5 hours)
Preparing for the Gifted and Talented Supplemental Certification TExES. (January 2010). Region 4 Educational Service Center: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Identification and Assessment of Gifted Children. (January 2010). Sheldon ISD: Sheldon, TX. (6 hours)
Should I Refer My Child for the Gifted and Talented Program? Parent Presentation. (October 2009). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (2 hours)
Preparing for the Gifted and Talented Supplemental Certification TExES. (October 2009). Region 4 Educational Service Center: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Differentiating Curriculum for Gifted Students. (August 2009). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Identification and Assessment of Gifted Students. (August 2009). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Preparing for the Gifted and Talented Supplemental Certification TExES. (June 2009). Houston Area Cooperative on the Gifted and Talented: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Great Books for Gifted Kids. (June 2009). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Great Books for Gifted Kids, Parent Presentation. (May 2009). Katy Parents of Gifted and Talented Students: Katy, TX. (1.5 hours)
The Intensity of Giftedness, Parent Presentation. (April 2009). Alvin ISD: Alvin, TX. (1.5 hours)
Meeting the Social/Emotional Needs of the Gifted Using Children’s Literature. (March 2009). Houston Area Cooperative on the Gifted and Talented: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Social Emotional Needs of the Gifted. (March 2009). Lamar Consolidated ISD: Rosenberg, TX. (6 hours)
Young GT Children, Parent Presentation. (February 2009). Spring Branch Early Head Start: Houston, TX. (1.5 hours)
Preparing for the Gifted and Talented Supplemental Certification TExES. (January 2009). Houston Area Cooperative on the Gifted and Talented: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
TAGT Summer Scholarships, Parent Presentation. (January 2009). Cypress Fairbanks ISD: Houston, TX. (2 hours)
Applying for TAGT Scholarships, Parent Presentation. (January 2009). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (1.5 hours)
Planning for Sixth Grade and Beyond, Parent Presentation. (January 2009). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (1 hour)
Gifted Education in Texas, Parent Presentation. (January 2009). New Caney ISD: New Caney, TX. (2 hours)
Preparing for the Gifted and Talented Supplemental Certification TExES. (December 2008). Houston Area Cooperative on the Gifted and Talented: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Differentiating for Gifted Students. (December 2008). Nottingham Elementary, Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
GT Update: Book Study of High IQ Kids. (May 2008). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Parenting Gifted Children, Parent Presentation. (November 2008). Tomball ISD: Tomball, TX. (2 hours)
Should I Refer My Child for the Gifted and Talented Program? Parent Presentation. (October 2008). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (2 hours)
Nature and Needs of Gifted Students. (August 2008). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (6 hours)
Secondary GT Update: Differentiating for Gifted Learners. (August 2008). Lubbock-Cooper ISD: Lubbock, TX. (6 hours)
Elementary GT Update: Differentiating for Gifted Learners. (August 2008). Lubbock-Cooper ISD: Lubbock, TX. (6 hours)
Creativity and Instructional Strategies for Teaching Gifted Students. (August 2008). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Social Emotional Needs of Gifted Students. (August 2008). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
DeBono’s Lateral Thinking. (July 2008). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Nature and Needs of Gifted Students. (June 2008). Houston Area Cooperative on the Gifted and Talented: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Nature and Needs of Gifted Children. (April 2008). St. Laurence Catholic School: Sugar Land, TX. (4 hours)
Motivation, Inspiration, Celebration: How to help your gifted child get the most out of life, Parent Presentation. (April 2008). Fort Bend Association of Parents for Academic Excellence: Sugar Land, TX. (1 hour)
GT Update: Book Study of Smart Talk. (May 2008). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Summer Program for the Gifted, Parent Presentation. (January 2008). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (1.5 hours)
Preparing for the Gifted and Talented Supplemental Certification TExES. (December 2007). Houston Cooperative on the Gifted and Talented: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Differentiating Math. (December 2007). Meadow Wood Elementary, Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Should I Refer my Child for the Gifted and Talented Program? Parent Program. (October 2007). Spring Branch: Houston, TX. (1.5 hours)
GT Update: Book Study of Genius Denied. (December 2007). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
GT Update: Book Study of Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults. (April 2007). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Preparing for the Gifted and Talented Supplemental Certification TExES. (March 2007). Region 4 Educational Service Center: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Identification and Assessment of Gifted Children. (March 2007). Region 4 Educational Service Center: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Preparing for the Gifted and Talented Supplemental Certification TExES. (February 2007). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Is Your Child Gifted and Talented? Parent Presentation (February 2007). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (2 hours)
Authentication: A Depth Activity for GT Students. (February 2007). Bunker Hill Elementary, Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Is Your Child Gifted and Talented? Parent Presentation (January 2007). Spring Forest Middle School: Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (2 hours)
TAGT Summer Scholarships, Parent Presentation. (January 2007). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (2 hours)
Planning for Sixth Grade and Beyond, Parent Presentation. (January 2007). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (1 hour)
Preparing for the Gifted and Talented Supplemental Certification TExES. (November 2006). Region 4 Educational Service Center: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
GT Kids are Different. (December 2006). Rummel Creek Elementary, Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
The Intensity of Gifted. (August 2006). Robinson ISD: Robinson, TX. (6 hours)
GT Book Study: Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults. (April 2007). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Is Your Child Gifted and Talented? Parent Presentation (August 2006). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (2 hours)
Creativity and Instructional Strategies for Teaching Gifted Students. (July 2006). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Identification and Assessment of Gifted Students. (July 2006). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
The Intensity of Giftedness. (July 2006). Lamar Consolidated ISD: Rosenberg, TX. (6 hours)
Preparing for the Gifted and Talented Supplemental Certification TExES. (July 2006). Houston Area Cooperative on the Gifted and Talented: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Social Emotional Needs of Gifted Children. (June 2006). Giddings ISD: Giddings, TX. (6 hours)
Social Emotional Needs of Gifted Children and Program Options. (June 2006). Giddings ISD: Giddings, TX. (6 hours)
Preparing for the Gifted and Talented Supplemental Certification TExES. (June 2006). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Preparing for the Gifted and Talented Supplemental Certification TExES. (April 2006). Wilchester Elementary, Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Preparing for the Gifted and Talented Supplemental Certification TExES. (March 2006). Region 4 Educational Service Center: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Who are Gifted and Talented Children? (February 2006). Rummel Creek Elementary, Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (3 hours)
Preparing for the Gifted and Talented Supplemental Certification TExES. (February 2006). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
TAGT Summer Scholarships, Parent Presentation. (February 2006). Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX. (2 hours)
Serving Gifted/Talented Students, Parent Presentation. (January 2006). Bendwood School PTA, Spring Branch ISD: Houston, TX (1.5 hours).
Destination ImagiNation Team Manager Training. (December 2005). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (2 hours)
Preparing for the Gifted and Talented Supplemental Certification TExES. (December 2005). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (6 hours)
SENG Model Parent Group Book Study. (December 2005). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (6 hours)
Preparing for the GT Supplemental Certification TExES. (November 2005). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (3 hours)
Differentiating Curriculum for Gifted Children. (November 2005). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (6 hours)
The Value of the Duke Talent Identification Program, Parent Program. (October 2005). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (1.5 hours)
Destination ImagiNation Team Manager Training. (October 2005). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (2 hours)
Identification and Assessment of Gifted Children. (October 2005). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (6 hours)
Nature and Needs of Gifted Children. (September 2005). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (6 hours)
Destination ImagiNation Team Manager Training: Introduction. (September 2005). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (2 hours)
Should I Refer My Child for the Gifted and Talented Program? Parent Presentation. (September 2005). Fort Bend ISDD: Sugar Land, TX. (2 hours)
Introduction to Destination ImagiNation. (September 2005). Walker Station Elementary, Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (1.5 hours)
Introduction to Destination ImagiNation. (August 2005). Lexington Creek Elementary, Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (1.5 hours)
Introduction to Destination ImagiNation. (August 2005). Rita Drabek Elementary, Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (1.5 hours)
Social Emotional Needs of the Gifted and Program Options. (August 2005). McDade ISD: McDade, TX. (6 hours)
Preparing for the GT Supplemental Certification TExES. (June 2005). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (6 hours)
Creativity and Instructional Strategies for Teaching Gifted Students. (June 2005). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (6 hours)
Differentiating Curriculum for Gifted Students. (June 2005). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (6 hours)
Social Emotional Needs of Gifted Students. (June 2005). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (6 hours)
Identification and Assessment of Gifted Students. (June 2005). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (6 hours)
Nature and Needs of Gifted Students. (June 2005). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (6 hours)
Orientation to the FBISD GT Program, Parent Presentation. (April 2005). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (1.5 hours)
Parenting Gifted Children, Parent Presentation. (February 2005). Tomball ISD: Tomball, TX. (2 hours)
Intensity of Giftedness: Dabrowski’s Overexcitabilities. (February 2005). Invited speaker to Exceptionalities course at University of Houston.
TAGT Summer Scholarships, Parent Presentation. (January 2005). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (2 hours)
Destination ImagiNation Team Manager Training: Tournament Preparation. (January 2005). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (1.5 hours)
Destination ImagiNation Team Manager Training: Instant Challenge. (December 2004). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (1.5 hours)
Campus Selection Committee Training. (November 2004). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (1.5 hours)
Destination ImagiNation Team Manager Training: Script Writing. (November 2004). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (1.5 hours)
Campus Selection Committee Training. (October 2004). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (1.5 hours)
Destination ImagiNation Team Manager Training: Teamwork. (October 2004). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (1.5 hours)
Differentiating Curriculum for Gifted Students. (October 2004). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (6 hours)
Destination ImagiNation Team Manager Training: instruction. (September 2004). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (1.5 hours)
SENG Model Parent Group Book Study: Guiding the Gifted Child. (November 2004). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (8 hours)
Should I Refer My Child for the Gifted and Talented Program? Parent Presentation. (September 2004). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (1.5 hours)
What is Destination ImagiNation? Parent Program. (September 2004). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (1.5 hours)
Social Emotional Needs of Gifted and Talented Students. (August 2004). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (6 hours)
Differentiating Curriculum. (August 2004). Sartartia Middle School, Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (3 hours)
Creativity and Instructional Strategies for Teaching Gifted Students. (July 2004). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (6 hours)
Differentiating Curriculum for Gifted Students. (July 2004). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (6 hours)
Social Emotional Needs of Gifted Students. (July 2004). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (6 hours)
Identification and Assessment of Gifted Students. (July 2004). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (6 hours)
Nature and Needs of Gifted Students. (July 2004). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (6 hours)
Identification and Assessment of Gifted and Talented Students. (June 2004). Harris County Department of Education: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Social Emotional Needs of Gifted Students. (June 2004). Harris County Department of Education: Houston, TX. (6 hours)
Curriculum Principles for Gifted and Talented Students – Day 4. (May 2004). Lamar Consolidated ISD: Rosenberg, TX. (6 hours)
Campus Selection Committee Training. (April 2004). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (1.5 hours)
Campus Selection Committee Training. (March 2004). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (1.5 hours)
TAGT Summer Scholarships, Parent Presentation. (February 2004). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (2 hours)
Campus Selection Committee Training. (February 2004). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (1.5 hours)
Should I Nominate my Child for the GT Program, Parent Program. (January 2004). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (1 hour)
Curriculum Principals for Gifted and Talented Students – Day 5. (December 2003). Lamar Consolidated ISD, Rosenberg, TX. (6 hours)
Should I Nominate my Child for the GT Program, Parent Program. (November 2003). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (1 hour)
Nature and Needs and Program Options for Administrator and Counselors. (November 2003). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (6 hours)
FBISD GT Program Overview, Parent Program. (November 2003). Commonwealth Elementary, Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (1 hour)
FBISD GT Program Overview, Parent Program. (November 2003). Oyster Creek Elementary, Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (1 hour)
Social Emotional Needs of Gifted and Talented Students. (July 2003). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (6 hours)
Nature and Needs of Gifted and Talented Students. (June 2003). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX. (6 hours)
Identification and Assessment of Gifted and Talented Students – Day 3. (June 2002). Lamar Consolidated ISD: Rosenberg, TX. (6 hours)
The Nature and Needs of Gifted and Talented Students – Day 1. (March 2002). Lamar Consolidated ISD: Rosenberg, TX. (6 hours)
Curriculum Principles for Gifted and Talented Students – Day 4. (March 2001). Lamar Consolidated ISD: Rosenberg, TX. (6 hours)
Gifted and Talented Parent Information Night. (February 2001). Lamar Consolidated ISD: Rosenberg, TX. (1 hour)
GT ALIENS! An “Out of this World” Unit for 3rd – 5th Grade Teachers. (June 2000). Lamar Consolidated ISD: Rosenberg, TX. (3 hours)
Aliens! Science Fiction to Spark Reading and Writing. (February 1999). Elementary Peer Academy, Lamar Consolidated ISD: Rosenberg, TX. (2 hours)

CONSULTATION

Starting a Gifted and Talented Program. (May 2019). Notre Dame Academy: Louisville, KY.
Gifted and Talented Task Force Facilitation and Task Map Development. (November 2018-May 2019). Fort Bend ISD: Sugar Land, TX
What’s Today? iPad App for Young Children. (May 2013). www.whatstodayapp.com.
Elementary Gifted and Talented Program Evaluation. (Jan 2009). New Caney ISD: New Caney, TX.
Curriculum Development and Program Review. (March 2008). Frenship ISD: Wolfforth, TX.

SERVICE and COMMITTEES
National

President, The Association for the Gifted – Council for Exceptional Children (CEC-TAG) (2019-present)
Chair, Special Schools and Programs Network, National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) (2018-present)
Definition Task Force, National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) (2018-2019)
Conference Proposal Reviewer, Professional Development Network, National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) (2018)
President Elect, The Association for the Gifted – Council for Exceptional Children (CEC-TAG) (2017-2018)
Chair Elect, Special Schools and Programs Network, National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) (2017 – 2018)
Conference Proposal Reviewer, Special Schools and Programs Network, National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) (2017)
Conference Proposal Reviewer, Curriculum Studies Network, National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) (2017)
Conference Proposal Reviewer, The Association for the Gifted (CEC-TAG) (2016)
Peer Review Panel, Investing in Innovation (i3) Fund Grant, Developmental Pre-Application Process, U.S. Department of Education (2016)
Conference Proposal Reviewer, Professional Development Network, National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) (2016)
Conference Proposal Reviewer, Special Schools and Programs Network, National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) (2016)
Conference Proposal Reviewer, The Association for the Gifted (CEC-TAG) (2015)
Peer Review Panel, Skills for Success Grant, U.S. Department of Education (2015)
Peer Review Panel, Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program Grant, U.S. Department of Education (2015)
Conference Proposal Reviewer, Computers and Technology Network, National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) (2015)
Conference Proposal Reviewer, Professional Development Network, National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) (2015)
Conference Proposal Reviewer, Special Schools and Programs Network, National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) (2015)
Peer Review Panel, Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program Grant, U.S. Department of Education (2014)
Treasurer, The Association for the Gifted – Council for Exceptional Children (CEC-TAG) (2014-2017)
Chair, Education Committee, National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) (2013-2017)
Education Committee, National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) (2012-2013)

State

Board Member, Kentucky Science Center Board (2018-present)
Treasurer, Kentucky Association for Gifted Education (2018-present)
Kentucky Advisory Council for Gifted and Talented Education (2017)
Re-Branding Task Force, Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT) (2014)
Chair, House Bill 5 Program Evaluation Tool Think Tank, Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT) (2014)
Immediate Past President, Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT) (2013)
Texas Education Commissioner’s Advisory Council for Gifted and Talented Education (2012-2013)
President, Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT) (2012)
President-Elect, Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT) (2011)
Restructure Transition Task Force, Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT) (2010)
Committee Restructure Task Force, Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT) (2010)
Scholarship Review Committee, Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT) (2010)
Finance Committee, Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT) (2009-2010)
Region IV Director, Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT) (2007-2010)
Liaison, Research Division, Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT) (2007-2009)
Liaison, Editorial Board, Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT) (2007-2008)
Secretary, Research Division, Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT) (2006)
Scholarship Review Committee, Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT) (2005)

Regional and Local

University of Kentucky College of Medicine – Bowling Green Campus Physicians Advisory Board, Bowling Green, KY (2017-present)
University of Kentucky College of Medicine – Bowling Green Campus Early Assurance Program Advisory Committee, Bowling Green, KY (2017-present)
E. A. Young Academy Advisory Board, North Richland Hills, TX (2015-present)
Site-Based Decision Making Council, Cumberland Trace Elementary, Bowling Green, KY (2015-2017)
Louisville Regional Science and Engineering Fair Board, Louisville, KY (2014-2017)
“To and Through” Cross-Functional Team, Spring Branch ISD (2013-2014)
Chair, Houston FAFSA Completion Initiative (2013-2014)
Chair, Post-Secondary Committee/College Transition Team, Spring Branch ISD (2012-2013)
Chair, FAFSA Completion Committee, Spring Branch ISD (2012-2013)
Chair, College Readiness Creative Thinking Team, Spring Branch ISD (2012)
Student Success Plan Task Force Steering Committee, Spring Branch ISD (2011-2012)
Chair, Curriculum Options Committee, Spring Branch ISD (2010-2011)
Organizer, Summer Program Expo, Houston Area Cooperative on the Gifted and Talented (2009-present)
Chair, Highly Gifted Program Task Force, Spring Branch ISD (2009-2011)
Primary Gifted Program Scope and Sequence Development, Spring Branch ISD (2008)
Academies Committee, Spring Branch ISD (2007-2008)
Weighted GPA Task Force, Spring Branch ISD (2007)
Program of Studies Committee, Spring Branch ISD (2006-2014)
President, Houston Area Cooperative on the Gifted and Talented (2006-2014)
District Technology Committee, Spring Branch ISD (2006-2007)
Campus Improvement Team, Sherwood Elementary, Spring Branch ISD (2006-2007)
Chair, Advanced Academic Studies Task Force, Spring Branch ISD (2006-2007)
Tournament Director, Gulf Coast Region Destination ImagiNation® Board (2006)
Campus-Based Leadership Team, Christa McAuliffe Middle School, Fort Bend ISD (2004-2005)
Chair, Gifted and Talented Task Force, Fort Bend ISD (2004-2005)
Treasurer, Houston Area Cooperative on the Gifted and Talented (2002-2008)
Gulf Coast Region Destination ImagiNation® Board (2002-2006)
Destination ImagiNation® Campus Coordinator, Austin Elementary, Lamar Consolidated ISD (2001-2002)
Gifted and Talented Task Force, Lamar Consolidated ISD (2001)
Site-Based Decision Management Team, Huggins Elementary, Lamar Consolidated ISD (2000-2001)
Curriculum Writing Team, Lamar Consolidated ISD (1999-2002)
U.I.L. Coordinator, Smith Elementary, Lamar Consolidated ISD (1999-2000)
Site-Based Decision Management Team, Smith Elementary, Lamar Consolidated ISD (1998-2000)
Campus Representative, District Student Improvement Committee, Lamar Consolidated ISD (1998-2000)

LEADERSHIP OF STUDENT STUDY ABROAD AND TRAVEL

Beijing, Hangzhou, and Shanghai, China. Gatton Academy Research Program in partnership with the Confucius China Studies Program. March 9-19, 2018. Focus: Education, Arts and Culture, Social Media and Technology, and Architecture.
London and Grantham, England. Gatton Academy Summer Study Abroad. July 14-August 5, 2017. Focus: British Literature.
Beijing and Taiyuan, China. Gatton Academy Research Program in partnership with the Confucius China Studies Program. March 4-14, 2016. Focus: Architecture, Sino and American Energy and Coal Policies.
Playa Grande, San Gerardo de Rivas, and Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. Gatton Academy Winter Term Study Abroad. January 1-16, 2016. Focus: Costa Rican Biodiversity Studies and Research.
Beijing, China. Gatton Academy Research Program in partnership with the Confucius China Studies Program. May 17-28, 2015. Focus: Architecture, Trade, High Speed Rail.
Greece. Gatton Academy Winter Term Travel Abroad. January 7-18, 2015. Focus: Greek Archeology and Culture.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted (2015-present)
Kentucky Association for Gifted Education (2014-present)
Texas Counselor Association (2013-2015)
Texas Association for College Admission Counseling (2013-2015)
International Society for Technology in Education (2010-2015)
Texas Computer Education Association (2010-2015)
Council for Exceptional Children, The Association for the Gifted (2010-present)
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (2007-2014)
World Council for Gifted and Talented Children (2004-present)
National Association for Gifted Children (1999-present)
Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (1998-present)