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2.5.1 Supporting a Gifted Global Society: Advocating through Exponential Influences, Fostering Partnerships, and Telling YOUR Story

Are you interested in learning how partnerships at various levels can support student engagement, college preparation, career exploration, and problem-solving skills? Learn how a gifted association interacts with school districts, agencies, parents, colleges, and local nonprofit members as they come together to promote the development of problem-solving and critical thinking skills among gifted students. During this session, participants will learn how to advocate effectively at various levels with district, county, and state leaders. We will engage in light lecture with active dialog and real examples from our state that can easily be applied in the participants’ home areas.

Author(s):

Ciminy St. Clair
ciminy@hotmail.com
Norwin School District and Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education
United States

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Ciminy earned a degree in Education from Penn State. She was hired by Norwin School District, as the K-4 gifted coordinator. In 2006, she received her Master’s Degree in C&I from Gannon University. During her first twelve years of teaching, she taught elementary gifted, 5th-6th Grade Social and Global Studies, and functioned as a case manager in grades 5-12. Currently, Ciminy coordinates the Secondary Gifted Program, earning a Gifted Endorsement and Certification from Pennsylvania through Millersville University. Currently, Ciminy has earned 48 credits beyond her Master’s Degree and is exploring doctoral programs. Furthermore, she is the Affiliate Director of PAGE.

Kali Fedor
jkfedor07@gmail.com
Bloomsburg University and Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education
United States

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Currently serving as an instructor in the Department of Exceptionality Programs at Bloomsburg University. Previously, worked as a Graduate Program Coordinator for Wilkes University overseeing programs including: Master’s of Education with Special Education Certification and Autism & Gifted Letters of Endorsement. Prior to Wilkes, she worked for Bloomsburg University teaching pre-service undergraduate education students. She holds a dual bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Special Education from Kutztown University, a Secondary Certification in Severe and Profound Education, and Master’s degrees in Early Childhood Education and Educational Administration/Leadership. Kali is finishing her Doctoral Curriculum and Instruction Program through Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

 


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