-Students will gain insight and self-knowledge about their own giftedness and the giftedness of others in a social setting
-Students will increase their confidence overall and also in their area(s) of excellence
-Students will improve their knowledge of creativity, problem-solving, and psychology
-Students will co-create realistic goals and stretch goals for enhanced daily performance

RELEVANT CERTIFICATIONS
Department of Education, PK-12 Talented and Gifted 	
Department of Education, K-8 Instructional Strategist I: Mild/Moderate					      

RELEVANT EDUCATION
Masters of Arts in Teaching 
     Morningside College, Sioux City, IA	

My master’s degree focused on creativity and education. I have formally and informally studied the creative process, various theories in creativity research, the role of systemizing and empathizing in creative works, mental health struggles among individuals with high potential, and bibliotherapy. (My master's thesis focused on the role of book therapy while helping gifted and talented students gain self-awareness.) I run a private business offering daily homerooms for PG students and DYS scholars.

提供的家庭作業
Homework for this class is optional. However, ambitious students will walk away with several goals, exercises, and tasks for experimentation. I look forward to seeing the same students over a long period of time for enhanced social bonding, accountability, and creative learning.  
提供的評估
Informal assessment will be used throughout class time. Adjustments will be made based on the student's needs. These adjustments include decisions around goal-setting, advice offered (based on research), and optional next steps. Most of all, I hope students feel comfortable, encouraged, and ready for risks (not necessarily assessed). 
提供的成績

These activities are anchored by the Gifted Teens' Survival Guide, Gifted Kids' Workbook by Boorman, and sections from books by Howard Gardner, Elaine Aaron, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Adam Grant, Daniel Pink, Angela Duckworth, Susan Daniels, and others.