Author: Alessa Keener

Alessa Keener

Alessa Giampaolo Keener, MEd, conducts psycho-educational assessments and works with private clients to develop individualized learning plans that nurture a child’s social-emotional and academic needs. A longtime advocate for at-risk and underserved student groups, Alessa serves on SENG’s Diversity Committee, as well as NAGC’s GLBTQ Special Interest Group.

LGBTQ+

G-Squared. Supporting Your Gifted LGBT Student

Advice for supporting gifted LGBT students, explaining coming-out challenges, safety and academic impacts, and stressing family and school support. Covers affirming acceptance, respecting privacy, patience with grades, careful advocacy, and connecting families to resources and national organizations to find local support and scholarships.

Alessa Keener November 12, 2013