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The Gifted Ed Podcast

The Avery Coonley School
Gifted Education
Social-Emotional Learning
Asynchronous Development
Play
Gamification
Digital Wellness
Media Literacy
Empathy
Student Engagement
Gifted Learners
Critical Thinking
Writing
Literacy Instruction
Mathematics Education
The Whole-Brain Child
Brain Development
Avery Coonley School
Lifelong Learning
Educational Leadership
Teaching Methods

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 Yonty Friesem and returning guest Luke Jacob to continue the series on digital wellness. Together, they unpack the concept of empathy—what it is, how it has evolved, and why it’s more complex than we often assume. The conv... more

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In this second installment of a series on digital wellness and media literacy, we continue our conversation with educator, writer, and scholar Lucas Jacob to explore how these evolving fields intersect with gifted education. Together, we unpack found... more

In this first installment of a series on digital wellness and media literacy, we welcome educator, writer, and scholar Lucas Jacob to explore how these evolving fields intersect with gifted education. Together, we unpack foundational definitions, dis... more

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In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Gwen Cooper, Middle School Head and Secondary Placement Director at Avery Coonley School, to unpack the process of evaluating secondary school options for gifted students.

We explore how families can thoughtfull... more

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Yonty Friesem
Executive Director of the Media Education Lab; founding director of the MA in Media for Social Impact at Columbia College Chicago
Media Education Lab; Columbia College Chicago
Episode: Episode 40: Digital Wellness & Media Literacy (Part 3) — Empathy
Luke Jacob
Guest discussing digital wellness and media literacy for gifted learners
CTY / Center for Talented Youth (as context in discussion)
Episode: Episode 39: Digital Wellness & Media Literacy (Part 2) — Strategies for Gifted Learners
Lucas Jacob
Educator, writer, editor, and scholar with 30 years of experience working with pre-K through 12 schools
Episode: Episode 38: Digital Wellness & Media Literacy (Part 1) — Foundations for Gifted Learners
Dr. Gwen Cooper
Middle school head and secondary placement school director at Avery Coonley
Avery Coonley
Episode: Episode 37: Evaluating Secondary Schools for Gifted Learners
Lisa Wiltz
Episode: Episode 36: The Importance of Play for Gifted Students (Part 2)
Eric Youngquist
Episode: Episode 36: The Importance of Play for Gifted Students (Part 2)
Allison Yunkun
Doctoral candidate and elementary educator specializing in leadership at the Avery Coonley School
Avery Coonley School
Episode: Episode 34: Rethinking Leadership in Gifted Education
Special Guest
Student participating in the Leadership Academy
Episode: Episode 34: Rethinking Leadership in Gifted Education
Lora Dudek
Therapist specializing in treating anxiety, OCD and related disorders
OCD and Anxiety Center
Episode: Episode 33: Understanding Anxiety in Gifted Youth

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Meghan McCarthy
Host of The Gifted Ed Podcast

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Episode 34: Rethinking Leadership in Gifted Education
Q: What prompted your decision to start this Leadership Academy for your students?
The previous student council model felt like a popularity contest, and there was a need for a more inclusive, structured approach to building leadership skills.
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.

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The show centers on gifted education, exploring how to educate and support high-ability learners through a mix of research-informed discussion and practitioner experiences. Episodes frequently tackle topics like leadership development for young gifted students, play and gamification in learning, social-emotional well-being, and effective strategies for evaluating schools and writing. A notable edge is the consistent emphasis on real-world application—bridging classroom practice with leadership readiness, mental health considerations, and family decision-making—often featuring educators, school leaders, researchers, and twice-exceptional perspectives. Listeners can expect practical insights for teachers, administrators, and parents navigatin... more

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2. Luke Jacob
3. Lucas Jacob
4. Dr. Gwen Cooper
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6. Eric Youngquist
7. Allison Yunkun
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