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The Gifted Ed Podcast

The Avery Coonley School
Gifted Education
Social-Emotional Learning
Asynchronous Development
Writing
Literacy Instruction
Mathematics Education
Brain Development
The Whole-Brain Child
Avery Coonley School
Teaching Methods
Educational Leadership
Lifelong Learning
Content Specialists
Social Emotional Learning
Synchronous Development
Curriculum Development
Teacher Collaboration
Dyslexia
Hyperlexia
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The Gifted Ed Podcast was developed as a resource for educators who work with gifted and high-achieving students and for our parent community. Gifted children have advanced cognitive abilities for their age and this asynchronous development can often come with heightened intensity. Combined, this dissonance can create an inner experience and awareness that is qualitatively different from the norm.... more

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In this episode, we welcome Dr. Maha Zayed and Lora Dudek of The OCD and Anxiety Center to discuss the many ways anxiety can show up in children and adolescents. Together, we explore a scale of intensity to help distinguish between healthy anxiety an... more

In this episode, we welcome Darrell Maskell, who shares how he teaches writing to his gifted students. We explore his instructional techniques and process, the executive functioning skills embedded in his approach, and some of the remarkable outcomes... more

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In this episode, we sit down with Erin Vanek, founder of The Gifted Perspective, to explore the often misunderstood world of underachievement among gifted students. Erin shares insights into the behavioral and emotional profiles of gifted learners wh... more

In this episode, we welcome Krista Genovese to explore how giftedness, dyslexia, and hyperlexia intersect. As a first-grade teacher at Quest Academy—an independent school for gifted students in Palatine, Illinois—Krista specializes in foundational li... more

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How can we design a curriculum that both challenges gifted learners and builds essential skills? In this episode, we welcome educators Sunshine Echevarria and Jennifer Marvel-Gillono to share their expertise on crafting curricular units that foster d... more

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In this episode we welcome content specialists Stephanie Butler, Alissa Prestwich, and Elizabeth Foran. Together, we dive into the critical role content specialists play in schools, exploring how they collaborate with educators to enhance learning ex... more

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In this episode we welcome Katie Baldwin, a 3rd grade educator, and Christina Fallstick, a middle school math educator, to the Gifted Ed Podcast to explore the importance of building rapport with their students. We discuss the various strategies that... more

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In this episode, we continue our conversation with Abby Spiwak, educator currently implementing Social Thinking Curriculum, and Kari Zweber Palmer, a social-cognitive therapist at Social Thinking, Stevens Creek and author of several award-winning soc... more

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Lora Dudek
Therapist specializing in treating anxiety, OCD and related disorders
OCD and Anxiety Center
Episode: Episode 33: Understanding Anxiety in Gifted Youth
Dr. Maha Zayed
Licensed clinical psychologist and owner of the OCD and Anxiety Center
OCD and Anxiety Center
Episode: Episode 33: Understanding Anxiety in Gifted Youth
Darrell Maskell
Educator with 27 years of experience teaching gifted students
Previously taught in public and private schools for gifted children
Episode: Episode 32: Writing Strategies for Gifted Learners
Erin Vanek
Founder of The Gifted Perspective, experienced educator and twice-exceptional individual
The Gifted Perspective
Episode: Episode 31: Underachievement in Gifted Learners – Erin Vanek from The Gifted Perspective
Krista Genovese
First grade teacher at Quest Academy and a certified Orton-Gillingham dyslexia practitioner
Quest Academy
Episode: Episode 30: Supporting Gifted Students with Dyslexia & Hyperlexia
Christina Fallstick
Experienced middle school math teacher with a broad range of expertise, including working with students with learning differences.
Episode: Episode 27: Building Rapport and Classroom Connections
Katie Baldwin
Third-grade teacher passionate about engaging students through building close relationships.
Episode: Episode 27: Building Rapport and Classroom Connections
Abby Spiwak
Educator with six years of teaching experience, currently teaching third grade and implementing the Social Thinking curriculum.
Episode: Episode 25: Social Thinking with Abby Spiwak & Kari Zweber Palmer (Part 1)
Kari Zweber Palmer
Social Cognitive Therapist and author of several award-winning social emotional learning curriculums.
Social Thinking Stevens Creek
Episode: Episode 25: Social Thinking with Abby Spiwak & Kari Zweber Palmer (Part 1)

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Meghan McCarthy
Host of The Gifted Ed Podcast, focusing on gifted education and the experiences of gifted learners.

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Episode 33: Understanding Anxiety in Gifted Youth
Q: How does anxiety manifest differently in various age groups?
In younger children, anxiety often appears as physical complaints or tantrums, whereas in teens, it may present as avoidance behaviors or unhealthy coping mechanisms such as device usage or substance abuse.
Episode 33: Understanding Anxiety in Gifted Youth
Q: What are some steps or strategies to address forms of anxiety, such as school refusal or social anxiety?
Strategies should focus on understanding the individual's thoughts and behaviors, identifying catastrophic thoughts, and introducing gradual exposure to anxiety-inducing situations at their own pace.
Episode 32: Writing Strategies for Gifted Learners
Q: With a 13-week process, who is the intended audience for the writing projects?
The intended audience includes parents, grandparents, and even leaders like the President to emphasize the importance of audience in writing.
Episode 32: Writing Strategies for Gifted Learners
Q: What are some main elements that you embed or goals that you hope to attain in a writing unit?
Key elements include clearly communicating the assignment objectives early, incorporating peer feedback, and modeling effective writing techniques.
Episode 23: Whole-Brain Strategies for Gifted Students
Q: What are some strategies to improve interactions with gifted students based on the framework discussed?
Strategies include connecting emotionally with students before attempting to redirect them with logic, which helps in integrating both parts of the brain for effective communication.

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2. Dr. Maha Zayed
3. Darrell Maskell
4. Erin Vanek
5. Krista Genovese
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