Author: Dr. Kristina Henry Collins

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Dr. Kristina Henry Collins

Dr. Kristina Henry Collins is President of SENG. She is a graduate of the The University of Georgia, where she earned a Ph.D. in educational psychology. She also holds an Ed.S. in educational psychology from the The University of Georgia, a M.S.Ed. in mathematics from Jacksonville State University, a B.S. in engineering from the University of Alabama, and a Military Science diploma in cryptology from the United States Navy. Dr. Collins has many years of experience with STEM teaching and leading in Title I middle schools and high schools. Her professional certifications include technology education, AP computer science, and educational leadership/administration. At Texas State University, she teaches courses related to talent development and gifted education.
SENG Director's Corner
Dr. Kristina Henry Collins

Transforming LEGACY: A Reflection of Promises Made, Promises Kept, and Promises of Tomorrow

Kristina Henry Collins reflects on achievements during her 2020–2022 SENG presidency, highlighting board expansion, internships, re-engaged advisory leadership, diversity fundraising, and the launch of the SENGJ journal. She outlines strategic goals, progress on a five-year plan, and commitments to future projects and outreach.

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Education & Homeschooling
Dr. Kristina Henry Collins

Servicing 2e and 3e Learners Using Collins’ Culturally Responsive Multi-tiered System of Supports

This brief summarizes Collins’ Culturally Responsive Multi-tiered System of Supports (CR-MTSS), a whole-child framework integrating cognitive, social-emotional and cultural supports to serve twice- and thrice-exceptional learners. It outlines tiered interventions, differentiated instruction, and systems-level components to promote equity and rigorous, culturally relevant learning.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Dr. Kristina Henry Collins

How Do We Celebrate Diversity: Recognize, Appreciate, and Validate Multiculturalism

Kristina Henry Collins, as SENG President-Elect, urges extending Black History Month reflections into sustained multicultural practice. She emphasizes recognizing, appreciating, and validating culturally and linguistically diverse gifted individuals, partnering to change deficit narratives, and engaging communities, research, and programs to support diverse talent.

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