This document provides information about the 29th Annual Professional Development Conference for Educators and Parents hosted by TAGT (Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented). It announces the winners of the 2006 Legacy Book Awards in different categories. It also lists the 2007 TAGT Executive Board members and thanks sponsors and vendors who have supported TAGT for 10+ years.
Shoulder Impairment Power Point display that incorporates techniques based off the National Academy of Sports Medicine Corrective Exercise Specialists Certification.
These are the slides I used to speak with campus administrators about developing, and overcoming some of the obstacles they face in, their campus professional learning communuties.
The Literacy Center (TLC) held its Literacy Celebration Wednesday, April 30, at Old National Bank. The celebration was held in honor of their volunteer service and student success.
The Service Award goes to someone who has exhibited an exceptional amount of willingness to go above and beyond the traditional volunteer expectations. The winners were Katy Dunigan, a former executive director and current board of directors member for the past six years, and Reece McDevitt, a volunteer for the past year who has assisted them with events, editing, additional educational opportunities and tutoring.
The Student of the Year award is given to a student who has exhibited an exceptional amount of commitment, determination, and success in working toward or achieving his or her goals. The award was given to Ashley Sauer. Ashley is a student who has shown exceptional progress towards her goals and has consistently gone above our requirements including being a spokesperson. Due to confidentiality of our services, the name of the other student of the year cannot be released at this time.
The Tutor of the Year award goes to a volunteer tutor who has exhibited an exceptional amount of generosity, effort, and commitment to his/her student and to TLC. The award was given to Jessica Mallinder. Jessica joined TLC after relocating to Evansville in late 2012. She has a contagious energy and utilizes innovative tutoring methods that have helped her student make tremendous progress in a short period of time. She helps with additional task behind the scenes including editing and events.
Our Friend of Literacy Award honors members of the community whose exceptional contributions have enabled TLCs to advance adult literacy in the community. The winners were Dennis John Bailey and Diane Douglas of the WIKY Morning show. “DJB & Diane go above and beyond when getting the word out about our services and events.” said Jennifer Wigginton, Executive Director. “They are not only friends of The Literacy Center but the community as a whole.”
The Gordon R. & Helen McKinney Memorial Service Award was the top honor of the night, and went to someone who is an integral part of the Literacy Center’s success. It can be a long time volunteer, a former board member, or a community leader who has contributed large amounts of time, energy, or resources to TLC. The award was giving to Susanna Hoeness-Krupsaw. Susanna is celebrating her 20 year anniversary this year with the Literacy Center and has been a tutor and trainer of volunteer tutors for many years. She has had many students of all levels and is currently Ashley Sauer’s tutor. “She has always gone above and beyond for each of her students in the past twenty years and is essential to our tutor training for our volunteers to understand the challenges of the adult learner,” said Jennifer Wigginton, Executive Director. “It is a privilege to know and work with her.”
Shoulder Impairment Power Point display that incorporates techniques based off the National Academy of Sports Medicine Corrective Exercise Specialists Certification.
These are the slides I used to speak with campus administrators about developing, and overcoming some of the obstacles they face in, their campus professional learning communuties.
The Literacy Center (TLC) held its Literacy Celebration Wednesday, April 30, at Old National Bank. The celebration was held in honor of their volunteer service and student success.
The Service Award goes to someone who has exhibited an exceptional amount of willingness to go above and beyond the traditional volunteer expectations. The winners were Katy Dunigan, a former executive director and current board of directors member for the past six years, and Reece McDevitt, a volunteer for the past year who has assisted them with events, editing, additional educational opportunities and tutoring.
The Student of the Year award is given to a student who has exhibited an exceptional amount of commitment, determination, and success in working toward or achieving his or her goals. The award was given to Ashley Sauer. Ashley is a student who has shown exceptional progress towards her goals and has consistently gone above our requirements including being a spokesperson. Due to confidentiality of our services, the name of the other student of the year cannot be released at this time.
The Tutor of the Year award goes to a volunteer tutor who has exhibited an exceptional amount of generosity, effort, and commitment to his/her student and to TLC. The award was given to Jessica Mallinder. Jessica joined TLC after relocating to Evansville in late 2012. She has a contagious energy and utilizes innovative tutoring methods that have helped her student make tremendous progress in a short period of time. She helps with additional task behind the scenes including editing and events.
Our Friend of Literacy Award honors members of the community whose exceptional contributions have enabled TLCs to advance adult literacy in the community. The winners were Dennis John Bailey and Diane Douglas of the WIKY Morning show. “DJB & Diane go above and beyond when getting the word out about our services and events.” said Jennifer Wigginton, Executive Director. “They are not only friends of The Literacy Center but the community as a whole.”
The Gordon R. & Helen McKinney Memorial Service Award was the top honor of the night, and went to someone who is an integral part of the Literacy Center’s success. It can be a long time volunteer, a former board member, or a community leader who has contributed large amounts of time, energy, or resources to TLC. The award was giving to Susanna Hoeness-Krupsaw. Susanna is celebrating her 20 year anniversary this year with the Literacy Center and has been a tutor and trainer of volunteer tutors for many years. She has had many students of all levels and is currently Ashley Sauer’s tutor. “She has always gone above and beyond for each of her students in the past twenty years and is essential to our tutor training for our volunteers to understand the challenges of the adult learner,” said Jennifer Wigginton, Executive Director. “It is a privilege to know and work with her.”
2019-2020 TESA Awards Presentation via Zoom (Yearbook of the Year, Newsletter of the Year, Scholarship Recipients, Administrator of the Year, Nelda Van Dyke Award)
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TAGT General Session Slideshow
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2. Welcome to TAGT’s 29 th Annual Professional Development Conference for Educators and Parents!
3. Legacy Book ™ Awards These awards honor outstanding books that contribute to the understanding, well-being, education, and success of students with gifts and talents. Awards are presented in the following categories: Parents and Families Educators Children Youth Scholars
4. 2006 Legacy Book™ Award Winners **Award-winner Jeanne Purcell will sign books at the TAGT booth (#206) immediately after the General Session. Deborah Ruf, Ph.D. Great Potential Press Losing Our Minds Parent/Family Cynthia Chin-Lee Charlesbridge Publishing Amelia to Zora: Twenty-Six Women Who Changed the World Children Frances Karnes, Ph.D. and Kristen Stephens, Ph.D. Prufrock Press Empowered Girls Youth Frances Karnes, Ph.D. and Suzanne Bean, Ph.D. Prufrock Press Methods and Materials for Teaching the Gifted, Second Edition Scholar Susan Rakow, Ph.D. Prufrock Press Educating Gifted Students in Middle School Educator Jeanne Purcell** and Rebecca Eckert Corwin Press Designing Services and Program for High-Ability Learners Educator Author/Editor(s) Publisher Title Category
7. 2007 TAGT Executive Committee Ann Studdard President-Elect Dr. Laura Mackay 1 st Vice-President Sheri Plybon 2 nd Vice-President Robert Thompson Secretary/Treasurer Joanna Baleson 3 rd Vice-President Raymond “Rick” Peters Past President Dr. Keith Yost President
8. 2007 TAGT Executive Board Patricia Rendón Region I Tracie Rodriguez Region II Alexandra Schoenemann Region III Lynette Breedlove Region IV Ron SIms Region V Stacey Elston Region VI Joe Stokes Region VII
9. 2007 TAGT Executive Board Sandra Strom Region VIII Missy Mayfield Region IX Marilyn Swanson Region X Dr. Richard Sinclair Region XI Laura Young Region XII Michelle Swain Region XIII Dr. Cecilia Boswell Region XIV
10. 2007 TAGT Executive Board Deborah Lopez Region XV Paula Coleman Region XVI Claire King Region XVII Beverly Jeffcoat Region XVIII Lynne DeLeon Region XIX Jose Laguna Region XX
11. Congratulations to all of the following educators, parents, and gifted youth for their commitment to improving the quality of education. Awards & Scholarships
12. 2006 TAGT Award Winner Ann Shaw Student Scholarship Alyssa Johnson Harwood Junior High School Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD
13. 2006 TAGT Award Winner Ann Shaw Student Scholarship Lindsey Maxon Lamar High School Arlington ISD
14. 2006 TAGT Award Winner Carol Vermillion Adult Scholarship Kathy Bailey Falcon Pass Elementary School Clear Creek ISD
15. 2006 TAGT Award Winner Adelle McClendon Young Leader Scholarship Michelle Eilers Schulenberg High School graduate Schulenberg ISD Currently attending Tufts University
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17. DONATE NOW! Come by the TAGT Scholarship Fund Counter in the Registration area to help support Texas’ gifted youth and leaders FRIEND - up to $100 PATRON - $101 to $500 ADVOCATE - $501 to $1,000 BENEFACTOR - over $1,001
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19. 2006 TAGT Award Winner TAGT Teacher of the Year Ana Marie Dyas Henry Steubing Elementary School Northside ISD
20. Saturday, November 18 Austin Convention Center 9:00 am – 2:30 pm Exciting hands-on activities for parents & children! Only $79 for Family Day special! (Up to 2 adults and 4 children!) $49 – Individuals
21. 2006 TAGT Award Winner TAGT Parent of the Year sponsored by South Texas Money Management Ltd. Sharla Garcia Parents Supporting Advanced Academics Waco ISD
22. 2006 TAGT Award Winners Regional Parents of the Year Diana Pena Edinburg ISD Kevan Wisniewski Conroe ISD Rebecca Norment Paris ISD Shannon Adcock Allen ISD Corando Gallegos Corpus Christi ISD
23. 2006 TAGT Award Winners Regional Parents of the Year Paula Warnock El Paso ISD Blake and NaShuang Freeburg Round Rock ISD Other Winners Heather Rodriguez Goliad ISD Brenda Bishop Pearland ISD Sonny-Peter Merrell Judson ISD Wendy McGahey Birdville Association for G/T Ellie Meyer-Madrid Marfa ISD
24. TAGT Parent Conference Saturday, February 24 Houston, TX Excellent sessions for parents of gifted children! Dr. Richard Olenchak, keynote speaker www.txgifted.org
25. Wondering where to eat lunch? Visit the Food Court in Exhibit Hall 4 Great food….Great prices!
26. Thanks to Our Legacy Vendors Each of these companies has exhibited for 10 years or more. Barbe of Texas Borenson and Associates Brainworks, Inc. Bright Ideas Catalog/AW Peller & Associates / Educational Impressions Please stop by the Exhibit Hall and thank them, and all the exhibitors, for their support of TAGT. Camp E=MC² Earth Foundation ECS Learning Systems—Novel Units Engine-Uity, Ltd. (every year since 1981!)
27. Thanks to Our Legacy Vendors Each of these companies has exhibited for 10 years or more. M.S. Creations Science and Nature Nathan Levy Associates Inc. Pieces of Learning Prufrock Press Please stop by the Exhibit Hall and thank them, and all the exhibitors, for their support of TAGT. Free Spirit Publishing, Inc. Gifted Students Institute, Southern Methodist University The Great Books Foundation Kamico Instructional Media
28. Royal Fireworks Press/Trillium Press Scholastic Testing Service Science, Math & Gifted Products SeaWorld San Antonio’s Education Programs Please stop by the Exhibit Hall and thank them, and all the exhibitors, for their support of TAGT. Thanks to Our Legacy Vendors Each of these companies has exhibited for 10 years or more. Set Enterprises Summer Institute for the Gifted Talented & Gifted— Texas A & M University at Galveston
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30. Tell us what you think! Conference Evaluations will be online again this year. Look for an e-mail within the next week, or go to TAGT’s website. www.txgifted.org
31. Join us in Houston in 2007! TAGT’s 30 th Annual Professional Development Conference November 14-17, 2007 in Houston George R. Brown Convention Center November 12-15, 2008 in Dallas Adam’s Mark Hotel
