Elementary
Gifted Education Elementary Teacher Leader
Elementary schools have a classroom teacher who provides leadership around gifted education at their school. This staff member:
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Advocates for gifted students, cluster philosophy, and gifted services.
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Receives ongoing professional development and shares information with staff and the principal.
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Acts as an on-site G/T resource for parents, staff, and principal.
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Coordinates, guides, and regulates academic challenges at their school.
| School |
Elementary GE Teacher Leader (K-5) |
| Armstrong |
Barbra Fellows |
| Bailey |
Kristen Boese |
| Cottage Grove |
Denise Downhour |
| Crestview |
Reid Tschumperlin |
| Grey Cloud |
Kari Lentz |
| Hillside |
Michelle Harrison |
| Liberty Ridge |
Ann Phipps |
| Middleton |
Sara Koehnen |
| Newport |
Sara Bonine |
| Nuevas Fronteras |
Laura Gandara Chavez |
| Pine Hill |
Maggie Prokop |
| Pullman |
Meegan Packard |
| Red Rock |
Laura Lopnow |
| Royal Oaks |
Maribeth Swalve |
| Valley Crossing |
Kira Warden |
| Woodbury |
Carrie Jennings |
Middle School
Gifted Coach
Each middle school has a teacher responsible for being the coach for gifted students in their school. This staff member is available to focus on students' progress, identify key adult advocates, meet with the students periodically throughout the year and create a foundation to embed gifted education services within the context of middle school philosophy.
The amount of time this staff member has allocated for student case management varies by site as some are also classroom teachers. Middle school counselors are also available to support students and parents.