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Author: Vanessa Ewing, Gail Stine, and Stacey Pendleton.

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Vanessa Ewing, Gail Stine, and Stacey Pendleton.

Dr. Vanessa Ewing: holds graduate degrees in educational psychology and curriculum/instruction. She has served as a gifted coordinator, counselor, teacher, and administrator. She works with Denver Public Schools, the Gifted Development Center, and Gifted & Talented Leaders of Color and Allies. Stacey Pendleton: is the Assessment Coordinator for Denver Public Schools GT Department. She is involved in the Colorado Academy of Educators for the Gifted, Talented, and Creative and Destination Imagination. Outside of GT, she is a historian, avid cook, gardener, concert-goer, and traveler. Gail Stine: has coordinated gifted education programs for the past 18 years. Gail has facilitated professional development, presented at conventions nationwide, and is the Governor of Professional Development for the Colorado Academy of Educators for the Gifted, Talented, and Creative.
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Vanessa Ewing, Gail Stine, and Stacey Pendleton.

Supporting the Well-Being of Gifted Learners

Gifted learners need emotional health and supportive environments to thrive. Adults should provide choice, mentorship, social connection, and strategies for anxiety and perfectionism. Schools can use clubs, communication, collaboration, low-stakes projects, and daily reflection to build resilience and support gifted students’ well-being.

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Vanessa Ewing, Gail Stine, and Stacey Pendleton. June 15, 2021