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Adventures in Being Gifted

Jill Hartsock & Jessica Mullen

50 episodes

1 week ago

In our season finale of AIBG, we're excited to welcome two renowned experts for an insightful discussion on test-taking and visual-spatial thinking. We delve into the complexities of the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) with Dr. Joni Lakin, the esteemed lead author of the test itself. We'll explore critical themes like test equity and effective preparation strategies. Additionally, Professor Anne Flick joins the conversation, bringing groundbreaking research on visual-spatial intellige...

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In our season finale of AIBG, we're excited to welcome two renowned experts for an insightful discussion on test-taking and visual-spatial thinking. We delve into the complexities of the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) with Dr. Joni Lakin, the esteemed lead author of the test itself. We'll explore critical themes like test equity and effective preparation strategies. Additionally, Professor Anne Flick joins the conversation, bringing groundbreaking research on visual-spatial intellige...

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Adventures in Being Gifted

Test Taking and Visual Spatial Intelligence with Dr. Joni Lakin and Professor Anne Flick

In our season finale of AIBG, we're excited to welcome two renowned experts for an insightful discussion on test-taking and visual-spatial thinking. We delve into the complexities of the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) with Dr. Joni Lakin, the esteemed lead author of the test itself. We'll explore critical themes like test equity and effective preparation strategies. Additionally, Professor Anne Flick joins the conversation, bringing groundbreaking research on visual-spatial intellige...

1 year ago

49 minutes

Adventures in Being Gifted

It's Time to Talk about Race with Dr. Joy Lawson Davis

Discussing race in the classroom is a topic that often makes us uneasy, yet it's crucial. We engage in an open and enlightening discussion about this with Dr. Joy Lawson Davis. She brings over four decades of educational experience and is the acclaimed author of 'Bright, Talented & Black: A Guide for Families of African American Gifted Learners' and 'Gifted Children of Color Around the World: Diverse Needs, Exemplary Practices, and Directions for the Future'.

1 year ago

43 minutes

Adventures in Being Gifted

"I haven’t had a teacher since the 4th grade!" with Austin Scholar

"I haven’t had a teacher since the fourth grade!" We talk with Kate Liemandt, known as Austin Scholar online, a high school student in Austin, Texas, who stands out for her exceptional academic performance, consistently scoring in the 99th percentile in nationwide tests despite not having a traditional teacher since fourth grade. Her secret? Online learning through adaptive educational apps vastly differs from the often ineffective "Zoom-school." Austin attends Alpha, an innovative sc...

1 year ago

45 minutes

Adventures in Being Gifted

The Awesome Human Brain with Dr. Lisa Mannix (Hosted by Gifted Kids)

In this episode of our podcast, we're embracing the spirit of student empowerment by handing over the reins to our young learners. Join Daisy and Maren, two curious 5th graders, who delved deep into the workings of the brain in their recent unit. Their journey of discovery led them to Dr. Lisa Mannix, a renowned local neurologist. Tune in as they engage in an insightful conversation with Dr. Mannix, exploring the intriguing questions that emerged from their research.

1 year ago

16 minutes

Adventures in Being Gifted

A Bright Future fueled by Curiosity & Technology with Brian Housand. Ph.D.

We chat with Brian Housand, Ph.D. about how learning and technology have the potential to supercharge students’ innate curiosity and propel them toward a lifetime of inquiry and investigation. Brian talks about tapping into students’ interests and purposefully constructing experiences that promote creative, productive giftedness.

1 year ago

42 minutes

Adventures in Being Gifted

Differently Wired with Debbie Reber

We are joined by Debbie Reber, founder of Tilt Parenting, for a fantastic conversation about 2E kids. More than 20 percent of today’s children are in some way neurodivergent, or what Debbie calls, “differently wired.” She talks about how to help them thrive in their schools, their families, and their lives.

2 years ago

42 minutes

Adventures in Being Gifted

Critical Thinking Should Not Be A Luxury Good with Colin Seale

An amazing conversation with the author and founder of ThinkLaw, Colin Seale. Colin talks with enormous passion about closing the critical thinking gap to ensure teachers teach and reach all students, regardless of race, zip code, or what side of the poverty line they are born into.

2 years ago

41 minutes

Adventures in Being Gifted

OAGC Highlights and Conversations

Season 5 kicks off at one of the best gatherings of gifted education minds in the country...the Ohio Assoc of Gifted Children Annual Conference! We talk to speakers, coordinators, teachers, and more.

2 years ago

59 minutes

Adventures in Being Gifted

BONUS EPISODE: Kids Save the Planet!

In this episode, we share how our personal gifted classroom curriculum is structured around the framework of Content —> Process —> Product —> Environment—> Assessment —> and our own addition of PARTY! Giving choices in all parts of the framework is key. Gifted students love choice, and they love real-life, meaningful experiences. That’s why we’re handing over the mic on today’s episode to Masa and Vikram as they chose to host their own podcast conversation with a real-li...

2 years ago

32 minutes

Adventures in Being Gifted

Making High School Count with Adam and Andrew Little

What happens when you take risks and go through doors that open for you? Listen to the Little twin's story to be inspired. They went from shy middle school kids to leading Ohio's largest high school's student broadcast and newspaper behind the mic, in front of the camera, and with the pen. Student voices with Sahana

2 years ago

37 minutes

Adventures in Being Gifted

The Gifted Teen Survival Guide with Jim Delisle and Judy Galbraith

We talk with legendary gifted authors, Judy Galbraith and Jim Delisle, about their fifth edition of The Gifted Teen Survival Guide, a one-of-a-kind book full of sage advice to help teens understand themselves, relate well with others, and reach their potential in life. Get the book on Amazon HERE.

2 years ago

55 minutes

Adventures in Being Gifted

Developing Talent with Dr. Susan Corwith from Northwestern University

We talk with Dr. Susan Corwith about talent development, assessment, and advocacy. No student is born with a set destination, and talent development takes many forms. Talents, passions, and goals are discovered through exploration, challenge, dedication, and mentorship. For over 20 years, Dr. Corwith has been active in gifted education, working as a K-12 educator, gifted program coordinator, administrator, and researcher. She also is an instructor in the School...

2 years ago

47 minutes

Adventures in Being Gifted

How Do I Parent My Gifted Kid with Dr. Gail Post

We have the privilege of talking with Dr. Gail Post about her book, The Gifted Parenting Journey. The book is based on research, theory, and clinical experience and talks about the emotions parents of gifted or high-ability children and teens face, and how improved self-awareness enhances parenting efforts.

2 years ago

48 minutes

Adventures in Being Gifted

How to Become Great with Sheree Paolello

We have the privilege of talking with Emmy award-winning reporter Sheree Paolleo about her 25+ year career in journalism. Her story about perseverance and no-nonsense advice about the hard work and practice it took to rise to the top of her profession are invaluable.

2 years ago

1 hour 2 minutes

Adventures in Being Gifted

Tackling the Motivational Crisis with Mike Anderson

We chat with Mike Anderson, a prolific writer, educational consultant throughout the US and internationally, and a teacher for fifteen years, about his book, "The Motivational Crisis". In the book, Mike talks about how the job of teachers is not to motivate students but to make sure classrooms and schools are places that inspire students' intrinsic motivation and allow it to flourish.

2 years ago

41 minutes

Adventures in Being Gifted

What Happens if We Got Rid of Grades with Starr Sackstein

We talk with Starr Sackstein, arguably the world's leading authority on the no-grades classroom. She is a longtime teacher and author of six education books, including the bestselling Hacking Assessment and Hacking Homework. It's a conversation you don't want to miss!

2 years ago

40 minutes

Adventures in Being Gifted

Writing a novel and other BIG dreams with Best-selling Author Don Bentley

Don Bentley, a NY Times best-selling author, shares his story from starting as a gifted student to being an engineer to an FBI Agent to writing for Tom Clancy. His story is one of discipline, focus, perseverance, and pursuing your passion.

2 years ago

43 minutes

Adventures in Being Gifted

Why Smart Kids Worry with Allison Edwards

In this episode, we talk with Allison Edwards about anxiety and mental health. Allison is a child psychotherapist, speaker, and author of seven books. We've found her insight to be a fantastic resource and guide in our classroom, and we bet you will too!

2 years ago

49 minutes

Adventures in Being Gifted

BONUS EPISODE: Ohio Assoc of Gifted Children Conference

Tune in to amazing conversations with the keynote speakers, other presenters, attendees, and parents as they share their knowledge and experience. Thanks for joining for Season 3...see you in 2023 for Season 4!

3 years ago

35 minutes

Adventures in Being Gifted

Cheat Codes for Getting a Job with Matthew Marvin (Part 2)

We couldn't be more excited to continue our conversation with Matt Marvin about the tips and tricks to crushing an interview. It's an immensely practical and relevant topic that every student (and adult) should know about. Here's a link to Matt's book.

3 years ago

29 minutes