In this podcast, Elizabeth Blaetz, Head of School at Vanguard Gifted Academy, encourages parents and guardians to do their homework when looking at schools for their gifted child ..read more

In this podcast, Elizabeth Blaetz, helps illustrate the difference between a gifted learner and a high achiever. An example from the classroom and a helpful resource is shared ..read more

Bias in Gifted Identification and Education | We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Linda Silverman, founder and director of the Gifted Development Center, to the podcast! Featuring the Inside Out Giftedness Checklist, Dr. Silverman discusses giftedness from the inside out with a feminine perspective ..read more

Bias in Gifted Identification and Education | Gifted Girls in STEM, featuring Elizabeth Blaetz, Vanguard Founder and Head of School    In our fourth installment of the season, Elizabeth Blaetz dives into gender-based stereotypes and how they impact gifted girls' interest in STEM from a young age. With this, she discusses how we can best lend support with educational opportunities, such as the STREAM model at Vanguard ..read more

Bias in Gifted Identification and Education | Parents’ Role in Nurturing Their Gifted Daughters, featuring Hanna David, counselor of gifted children and their families   Hanna David of Tel Aviv University joins us again this season to share more about gifted girls' unique struggles. She provides insight with five practical tips for parenting gifted girls ..read more

Bias in Gifted Identification and Education | Creativity and Imagination vs. Quantifiable Gifts featuring Elizabeth Blaetz, Vanguard Founder and Head of School   Elizabeth Blaetz joins us this week for an insightful discussion on creativity and imagination vs. quantifiable gifts. While sharing her experience as a gifted educator, Mrs. Blaetz dives into the differences in how giftedness presents itself in boys and girls ..read more

Bias in Gifted Identification and Education |  Is Being Gifted as a Girl Easier Now Than it Was 50 Years Ago? featuring Hanna David, counselor of gifted children and their families Hanna David kicks off the first podcast of our new season by discussing the provoking question, "Is Being a Gifted Girl Easier Now than it was 50 Years Ago ..read more

Social-Emotional Learning & Development: Why it is Essential Education Today | Helping Your Gifted Child Develop and Use Distress Tolerance Skills featuring Dr. Ann Weller, Child and Adolescent Psychologist  Dr. Weller joins us this week with advice and step-by-step techniques for helping your gifted child develop and use distress tolerance skills.  ..read more

Social-Emotional Learning & Development: Why it is Essential Education Today | Building Relationships Requires Learning More About Yourself featuring Elizabeth Blaetz   Vanguard Founder and Head of School Elizabeth Blaetz hosts this week's episode of Social-Emotional Learning & Development: Why it is Essential Education Today. Mrs. Blaetz discusses the challenges facing gifted children in building relationships and how you can help your child or student build social confidence ..read more

Social-Emotional Learning & Development: Why it is Essential Education Today | Teaching Your Child To Be An Independent Problem-Solver  featuring Dr. Carolyn Werneke Local clinical psychologist Dr. Carolyn Werneke joins us as we continue our series Social-Emotional Learning & Development: Why it is Essential Education Today. Dr. Werneke dives into the importance of teaching your child to solve problems independently ..read more