Author: Tiombe Bisa Kendrick-Dunn

Tiombe Bisa Kendrick-Dunn

Tiombe-Bisa Kendrick is a nationally certified school psychologist and is licensed to practice school psychology in the state of Florida. She has been employed with the Miami-Dade County Public School District as a school psychologist since 2005. In 2007, she was both appointed to the NAGC Diversity/Equity Committee and was awarded a grant by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Children Fund, Inc. to establish a resource center specifically designed for gifted students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Advocacy Skills for Parents from Diverse Backgrounds

This post advises parents of gifted children from diverse backgrounds to develop advocacy skills, learn identification and programs offered, research private and nonprofit resources (e.g., Jack Kent Cooke, Davidson, Duke TIP, JHU CTY), and connect with state and national gifted organizations to secure services and opportunities for their children.

Tiombe Bisa Kendrick-Dunn July 18, 2012

Education & Homeschooling

Public School Closings and Culturally Diverse Gifted Students

This post examines recent public school closures that disproportionately affect Black, Hispanic, and low-income students, notes specific district statistics, and raises concerns about the social and emotional impact on culturally diverse gifted students, drawing on the author’s personal experience protesting a threatened school closure.

Tiombe Bisa Kendrick-Dunn April 17, 2012

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The Double Challenge

The post highlights that gifted and talented children from culturally diverse backgrounds often face under-identification, lower-quality programming, and limited resources. These disparities can harm their social and emotional development, causing sadness, anxiety, and reduced motivation. The author urges parents and educators to address these challenges and seek support.

Tiombe Bisa Kendrick-Dunn April 17, 2012

Education & Homeschooling

Choosing the Right Program for Gifted Children

A school psychologist urges parents and educators to learn about varied gifted education options. Many families lack knowledge of program types and district offerings, leaving profoundly gifted and twice-exceptional children underserved. The author calls for research-informed, diverse programming to meet academic and social-emotional needs.

Tiombe Bisa Kendrick-Dunn September 13, 2011

Identifying & Recognizing Giftedness

This post explains the complexity of identifying gifted and talented children, noting varied assessment practices across districts and states, limited federal guidance and funding, challenges families face—especially low-income and diverse populations—in obtaining evaluation and services, and the importance of early identification for appropriate educational planning.

Tiombe Bisa Kendrick-Dunn September 13, 2011

Finding the Right Mental Health Provider for Your Gifted/Talented Child

Parents of gifted and talented children often struggle to find mental health professionals knowledgeable about their children’s specialized social and emotional needs. The article outlines the risks of misdiagnosis, urges parents to seek providers experienced with G/T youth, and offers practical steps for vetting therapists.

Tiombe Bisa Kendrick-Dunn September 13, 2011

Education & Homeschooling

Mentorship & Emotional Well-Being: Critical for the Success of Gifted Black Students

The author describes mentoring gifted Black students who face financial barriers to enrichment programs, emphasizing the need for resilience, long-term mentorship, counseling, and access to alternative opportunities. She argues sustained emotional and practical support helps these students cope with discrimination and reach their potential.

Tiombe Bisa Kendrick-Dunn September 13, 2011

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Gifted Students from Culturally Diverse Populations

A school psychologist reflects on developing a passion for gifted education among culturally diverse students, describing work on a gifted task force, scholarship-supported learning, a school-based resource center, and concerns about under-identification that prevents talented students from accessing specialized services and enrichment opportunities.

Tiombe Bisa Kendrick-Dunn September 13, 2011