Kristen R. Stephens
Associate Professor of the Practice in the Program in Education
Expertise in legal and policy issues with regard to gifted education at the federal, state, and local levels--particularly around how such policies contribute to beneficial academic, social-emotional, and behavioral outcomes for traditionally underserved gifted students. Other research interests include education reform, curriculum development, and teacher preparation.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
- Associate Professor of the Practice in the Program in Education, Education, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 2012
- Director of the Program in Education, Education Program, Education 2022
Contact Information
- 213C West Duke Building, Durham, NC 27708
- Box 90739, Durham, NC 27708-0739
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kstephen@duke.edu
(919) 660-3083
- Background
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Education, Training, & Certifications
- Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi 1999
- B.A., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill 1990
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Previous Appointments & Affiliations
- Assistant Professor of the Practice in the Program in Education, Education, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 2008 - 2012
- Recognition
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In the News
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MAR 3, 2015 Duke Today -
FEB 25, 2015 Duke Today -
JUN 10, 2014 the Charlotte Observer -
JUN 10, 2014 The Charlotte Observer -
JUN 5, 2014 Duke Today -
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FEB 28, 2014 Durham Herald-Sun -
FEB 28, 2014 the (Durham) Herald-Sun
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- Expertise
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Subject Headings
- Research
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Selected Grants
- R2 [Reciprocal Relationships]: Mentorships to Strengthen and Sustain STEM Teachers awarded by National Science Foundation 2020 - 2025
- Teacher Attrition, Health, and Well-Being: Exploring the Mismatch Between Teacher Preparation (and Teacher Expectations) and District Realities in the midst of COVID-19 awarded by University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill 2022 - 2024
- Are Gifted Programs Beneficial to Underserved Students? An Examination of Malleable Factors and Conditions Associated with Beneficial Academic and Social-Emotional Outcomes for Students. awarded by Department of Education 2019 - 2023
- Duke University Noyce Scholarship - Phase II awarded by National Science Foundation 2013 - 2020
- Integrative Middle School STEM Teacher Preparation: A Collaborative Capacity Building Project at Duke University awarded by National Science Foundation 2014 - 2017
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Fellowships, Supported Research, & Other Grants
- Seed Grant: Convening a Thought Community for Interdisciplinary Collaboration (CTCIC) awarded by Duke Office of Faculty Advancement 2023
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External Relationships
- American Association for Gifted Children
- Pearson Publishing
- Prufrock Press
- Taylor & Francis publishing co
- Wake County Public Schools
- Publications & Artistic Works
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Selected Publications
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Books
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Stephens, K. R., & Karnes, F. A. (2021). Introduction (pp. vii–x).
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Stephens, K. R., & Karnes, F. A. (2021). Introduction to curriculum design in gifted education (pp. 1–359). https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003235842Full Text
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Stephens, K. R., & Karnes, F. A. (Eds.). (2016). Best Practices for Curriculum Design in Gifted Education. Waco: TX: Prufrock Press.
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Coxen, S. (2013). Serving Visual-Spatial Learners. (F. A. Karnes & K. R. Stephens, Eds.). Prufrock Press.
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Karnes, F. A., & Stephens, K. R. (2013). The Ultimate Guide to Internet Resources for Teachers of Gifted Students. Prufrock.
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Fogarty, E. (2012). Reading for gifted students. (F. A. Karnes & K. R. Stephens, Eds.). Prufrock Press.
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Gavin, K. (2012). Mathematics and Gifted Students. (F. A. Karnes & K. R. Stephens, Eds.). Prufrock Press.
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Karnes, F. A., & Stephens, K. R. (2012). The Ultimate Guide to Internet Resources for Teachers of Gifted Students. Prufrock Press.
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Matthews, M. (2012). Science and Gifted Students. (F. A. Karnes & K. R. Stephens, Eds.). Prufrock Press.
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Miller, L., & Lubkert, E. (2012). Language arts for gifted students. (F. A. Karnes & K. R. Stephens, Eds.). Prufrock Press.
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Riley, T. L. (2011). Teaching Gifted Students in the Inclusive Classroom. (F. A. Karnes & K. R. Stephens, Eds.). Prufrock Press.
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Barry, T., Bader, S. H., & Tomeny, T. S. (2010). Enhancing Communication in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. (F. A. Karnes & K. R. Stephens, Eds.). Prufrock Press.
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Brown, E. (2010). Advanced placement programs and gifted students. (F. A. Karnes & K. R. Stephens, Eds.). Prufrock Press.
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Ivey, J. (2010). Educational strategies of children with autism spectrum disorders. (F. A. Karnes & K. R. Stephens, Eds.). Prufrock Press.
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Karnes, F. A., & Stephens, K. R. (2010). The Big Book of Questions for Students, Parents, Grandparents, and Teachers. Royal Fireworks.
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Karnes, F. A., & Stephens, K. R. (2010). Assessment tools for gifted children: Screening, identification, and evaluation. Love Publishing.
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Marcus, L., & Palmer, A. (2010). Families of Children with Autism: What Educational Professionals Should Know. (F. A. Karnes & K. R. Stephens, Eds.). Prufrock Press.
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Olszewski-Kubilius, P. (2010). Gifted adolescents. (F. A. Karnes & K. R. Stephens, Eds.). Prufrock Press.
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Barry, T. (2009). An introduction to children with autism. (F. A. Karnes & K. R. Stephens, Eds.). Prufrock Press.
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Karnes, F. A., & Stephens, K. R. (2009). The ultimate guide for student product development and evaluation, 2nd edition. Prufrock Press.
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Lewis, J. (2009). Challenges of educating the gifted in rural areas. (F. A. Karnes & K. R. Stephens, Eds.). Prufrock Press.
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Neihart, M., & Poon, K. (2009). Gifted children with autism spectrum disorders. (F. A. Karnes & K. R. Stephens, Eds.). Prufrock Press.
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O Kelley, S., Griffith, E. M., Klinger, L., & McCurry, S. (2009). Diagnosis and treatment of children with autism spectrum disorders. (F. A. Karnes & K. R. Stephens, Eds.). Prufrock Press.
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Cukierkorn, J. R. (2008). Developing Talent in the Arts. (F. A. Karnes & K. R. Stephens, Eds.). Prufrock.
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Gilman, B. (2008). Challenging Highly Gifted Learners. (F. A. Karnes & K. R. Stephens, Eds.). Prufrock Press.
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Hertzog, N. (2008). Gifted Students in Early Childhood. (F. A. Karnes & K. R. Stephens, Eds.). Prufrock Press.
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Karnes, F. A., & Stephens, K. R. (2008). Achieving excellence educating the gifted and talented. Pearson/Merrill/Prentice Hall.
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Lewis, J. (2008). Advocacy in Gifted Education. (F. A. Karnes & K. R. Stephens, Eds.). Prufrock.
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Karnes, F. A., & Stephens, K. R. (2006). A girl’s guide to achieving in the arts. Prometheus.
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Karnes, F. A., & Stephens, K. R. (2005). The ultimate guide to collecting. Prufrock Press.
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Karnes, F. A., & Stephens, K. R. (2005). Empowered girls : a girl’s guide to positive activism, volunteering, and philanthropy. Prufrock Press Inc.
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Karnes, F. A., & Stephens, K. R. (2005). How to get money for your classroom & school. Prufrock Press.
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Karnes, F. A., & Stephens, K. R. S. (2005). Practical Strategies Series in Gifted Education Series. (F. A. Karnes & K. R. Stephens, Eds.). Prufrock Press.
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Karnes, F. A., & Stephens, K. R. (2002). Young Women of Achievement: A Resource for Girls in Science, Math, and Technology.
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Karnes, F. A., & Stephens, K. R. (2000). The ultimate guide for student product development & evaluation. Prufrock Press.
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Academic Articles
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Stephens, K. R. (2020). Gifted education policy and advocacy: Perspectives for school psychologists. Psychology in the Schools, 57(10), 1640–1651. https://doi.org/10.1002/pits.22355Full Text
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Stephens, K. R. (2019). Teacher Dispositions and Their Impact on Implementation Practices for the Gifted. Gifted Child Today, 42(4), 187–195. https://doi.org/10.1177/1076217519862330Full Text
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Stephens, K. R. (2011). Federal and State Response to the Gifted and Talented. Journal of Applied School Psychology, 27(4), 306–318. https://doi.org/10.1080/15377903.2011.615823Full Text
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Wynn, S. R., & Stephens, K. (2010). Next generation education: Narratives for the 21st century (In preparation). Journal of Education, Informatics, and Cybernetics.
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Pleasants, R., Stephens, K. R., Selph, H., & Pfeiffer, S. (2004). Incorporating Service Learning Into Leadership Education: Duke TIP's Leadership Institute. Gifted Child Today, 27(1), p16–p21. https://doi.org/10.1177/107621750402700106Full Text Link to Item
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Stephens, K. R., Karnes, F. A., & Whorton, J. (2001). Gender Differences in Creativity among American Indian Third and Fourth Grade Students. Journal of American Indian Education, 40(1), p57–p65. https://doi.org/10.2307/24398588Full Text Link to Item
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Stephens, K. R., Frances, A. K., & Ben, R. S. (2000). A principal's guide to fundraising. Principal (Reston, Va.), 80(2), 22–27.Link to Item
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Karnes Frances, A., & Stephens Kristen, R. (2000). State Definitions for the Gifted and Talented Revisited. Exceptional Children, 66(2), p219–p238.Link to Item
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Karnes Frances, A., Stephens Kristen, R., & Whorton James, E. (2000). Certification and Specialized Competencies for Teachers in Gifted Education Programs. Roeper Review, 22(3), p201.Link to Item
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Stephens Kristen, R. (2000). Gifted Education and the Law. Gifted Child Today, 23(1), p30–p37.Link to Item
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Stephens Kristen, R., & Karnes Frances, A. (2000). Classroom to Community: Student Products as the Link. Gifted Child Today, 23, p14–p19. https://doi.org/10.1177/107621750002300606Full Text Link to Item
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Stephens, K., & Kiger, L. (1999). Use of nonverbal measures of intelligence in identification of culturally diverse gifted students... Perceptual & Motor Skills, 88, p793--p793-.
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Karnes Frances, A., & Stephens Kristen, R. (1999). Lead the Way to Leadership Education. Education Digest, 64(8), p62–p62.Link to Item
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Karnes Frances, A., & Stephens Kristen, R. (1999). Planning for the Future: Leadership Education in the Schools. Educational Horizons, 77(2), p89–p93.Link to Item
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Karnes Frances, A., Lewis Joan, D., & Stephens Kristen, R. (1999). Parents and Teachers Working Together for Advocacy through Public Relations. Gifted Child Today Magazine, 22(1), p14–p18. https://doi.org/10.1177/107621759902200105Full Text Link to Item
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Karnes Frances, A., Stephens Kristen, R., & Samel Ben, R. (1999). Fund Development: An Untapped Resource for Gifted Education. Gifted Child Today Magazine, 22(5), p30-33,52. https://doi.org/10.1177/107621759902200508Full Text Link to Item
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Stephens Kristen, R. (1999). Parents of the Gifted and Talented: The Forgotten Partner. Gifted Child Today Magazine, 22(5), p38-43,52. https://doi.org/10.1177/107621759902200511Full Text Link to Item
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Stephens Kristen, R. (1999). Residential Math and Science High Schools: A Closer Look. Journal of Secondary Gifted Education, 10(2), p85–p92. https://doi.org/10.1177/1932202X9801000205Full Text Link to Item
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Stephens, K., & Karnes, F. A. (1999). Creative Ways To Raise Money for Your Gifted Program. Gifted Child Today Magazine, 22(2), p48–p51. https://doi.org/10.1177/107621759902200214Full Text Link to Item
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Stephens Kristen, R. (1996). Product Development for Gifted Students: Formulation to Reflection. Gifted Child Today Magazine, 19, p18–p21. https://doi.org/10.1177/107621759601900608Full Text Link to Item
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Troxclair, D., & Stephens, K. (n.d.). Teaching technology: Multimedia presentations in the... Gifted Child Today, 19(5), p34–p34. https://doi.org/10.1177/107621759601900510Full Text Link to Item
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Book Sections
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Stephens, K. R., Malone, D., & Griffith, A. P. (2021). Service-learning in gifted education: Addressing cognitive and affective domains. In Introduction to Curriculum Design in Gifted Education (pp. 281–305). https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003235842-18Full Text
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Stephens, K. R. (2018). Applicable federal and state policy, law, and legal considerations in gifted education. In Handbook of Giftedness in Children: Psychoeducational Theory, Research, and Best Practices (pp. 163–182). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-77004-8_11Full Text
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Stephens, K. R. (2017). Enrichment: In and Out of School. In J. Roberts, T. Inman, & J. Robins (Eds.), Introduction to Gifted Education (Tentative). Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.
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Stephens, K. R. (2016). Policy, Legal Issues, and Trends in the Education of Gifted Students (In preparation). In S. Pfeiffer, M. Foley-Nicpon, & E. Dendrick-Shaunessy (Eds.), APA Handbook of Giftedness and Talent. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000038-034Full Text
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Stephens, K. R., Dudley, J., & Karnes, F. A. (2012). Identification of the gifted: An overview. In S. Hunsaker (Ed.), Theoretical and practical perspectives on the identification of gifted students.
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Karnes, F. A., & Stephens, K. R. (2009). Gifted Education and Legal Issues. In International Handbook on Giftedness (pp. 1327–1341). Springer Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-6162-2_70Full Text
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Stephens, K. R. (2009). Getting What You Need: Locating and Obtaining Money and Other Resources. In F. A. Karnes & S. Bean (Eds.), Methods and Materials for Teaching the Gifted. Prufrock.
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Stephens, K. R. (2009). Product Development for Gifted Students. In F. A. Karnes & S. Bean (Eds.), Methods and Materials for Teaching the Gifted. Prufrock.
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Karnes, F. A., Stephens, K. R., & McHard, E. (2008). Legal issues in gifted education. In F. A. Karnes & K. R. Stephens (Eds.), Achieving excellence: Educating the gifted and talented. Merrill/Prentice Hall.
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Stephens, K. R. (2008). Applicable Federal and State Policy, Law, and Legal Considerations in Gifted Education. In Handbook of Giftedness in Children (pp. 387–408). Springer US. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-74401-8_20Full Text
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Stephens, K. R. (2005). Product Development for Gifted Students. In F. A. Karnes & S. M. Bean (Eds.), Methods and Materials for Teaching the Gifted. Prufrock Press.
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Stephens, K. R. (2005). Getting What You Need: Locating and Obtaining Money and Other Resources. In F. A. Karnes & S. M. Bean (Eds.), Methods and Materials for Teaching the Gifted. Prufrock Press.
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- Teaching & Mentoring
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Recent Courses
- EDUC 391: Independent Study 2023
- EDUC 393: Research Independent Study 2023
- EDUC 620: Nature and Needs of the Gifted Learner: Introduction to Characteristics and Educ/Affective Needs 2023
- EDUC 621: Methods and Materials for Teaching the Gifted Learner: Procedures for Differentiating Instruction 2023
- EDUC 622: Differentiating Curriculum for the Gifted Learner: Program Planning and Curriculum Development 2023
- EDUC 623: Practicum and Seminar in Gifted Education 2023
- EDUC 391: Independent Study 2022
- EDUC 620: Nature and Needs of the Gifted Learner: Introduction to Characteristics and Educ/Affective Needs 2022
- EDUC 621: Methods and Materials for Teaching the Gifted Learner: Procedures for Differentiating Instruction 2022
- EDUC 622: Differentiating Curriculum for the Gifted Learner: Program Planning and Curriculum Development 2022
- EDUC 623: Practicum and Seminar in Gifted Education 2022
- EHD 396T: Bass Connections Education & Human Development Research Team 2022
- EHD 796T: Bass Connections Education & Human Development Research Team 2022
- MAT 791: Independent Study 2022
- EDUC 272S: Overlooked Children: Topics of Equity and Access in Gifted Education 2021
- EDUC 391: Independent Study 2021
- EDUC 591: Independent Study 2021
- EDUC 620: Nature and Needs of the Gifted Learner: Introduction to Characteristics and Educ/Affective Needs 2021
- EDUC 621: Methods and Materials for Teaching the Gifted Learner: Procedures for Differentiating Instruction 2021
- EDUC 622: Differentiating Curriculum for the Gifted Learner: Program Planning and Curriculum Development 2021
- EDUC 623: Practicum and Seminar in Gifted Education 2021
- EHD 395T: Bass Connections Education & Human Development Research Team 2021
- EHD 795T: Bass Connections Education & Human Development Research Team 2021
- PUBPOL 272S: Overlooked Children: Topics of Equity and Access in Gifted Education 2021
- Scholarly, Clinical, & Service Activities
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Presentations & Appearances
- Power Partnerships: Preparing Highly Qualified Teachers of the Gifted. November 1, 2013 2013
- We Want You: How to Get More Involved in the Work of NAGC. November 1, 2013 2013
- Inspire, Engage, Lead: Service Learning Pedagogy and Gifted Students.. March 1, 2013 2013
- Digital Storytelling: Narratives for the 21st Century.. January 14, 2012 2012
- INSPIRE, ENGAGE, LEAD: Service Learning Pedagogy and Gifted Education. January 14, 2012 2012
- INSPIRE, ENGAGE, LEAD: Service Learning Pedagogy and Gifted Education. January 14, 2012 2012
- Inspire, Engage, Lead: Service-Learning Pedagogy and Gifted Students. January 14, 2012 2012
- School Psychologists Serving Students Who Are Gifted. January 14, 2012 2012
- Using Digital Storytelling with Secondary Students. January 14, 2012 2012
- Digital Storytelling: Narratives for the 21st Century.. November 30, 2011 2011
- Are Your Students Future Ready? Assessing 21st Century Skills and Knowledge Through Creative Products. November 5, 2011 2011
- Digital Storytelling: Narratives for the 21st Century. November 3, 2011 2011
- Digital Storytelling: Narratives for the 21st Century. March 17, 2011 2011
- Digital Narratives. January 13, 2011 2011
- Are Your Students Future-Ready? Assessing 21st Century Skills and Knowledge through Creative Products. December 3, 2010 2010
- Challenges or Opportunities? Rural Schools and the New AIG Program Standards. December 3, 2010 2010
- Digital Storytelling: A Creative Option for High School Students. December 3, 2010 2010
- Digital Storytelling: Narratives for the 21st Century. December 3, 2010 2010
- The Disposition of Empathy: How Can it Be Cultivated in Future Teachers of the Gifted. December 3, 2010 2010
- Beyond the Book Report: Creative Product Development in the Classroom. December 31, 2009 2009
- Digital Storytelling: Narratives for the 21st Century. December 31, 2009 2009
- Fostering Intercultural Competencies in Teachers of the Gifted.. December 31, 2009 2009
- Preparing Highly Qualified Teachers of the Gifted: The Duke Model. December 31, 2009 2009
- Product Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. April 1, 2009 2009
- Digital Storytelling: Narratives for the 21st Century. March 1, 2009 2009
- How to Get Money for Your School and Classroom. March 1, 2009 2009
- Leadership Development. March 1, 2009 2009
- Social Emotional Needs of the Gifted. December 1, 2008 2008
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Outreach & Engaged Scholarship
- Bass Connections Team Leader. Wired for Learning: Enhanced Pedagogy for K-2 Teachers. 2021 - 2022 2021 - 2022
- Bass Connections Faculty Team Leader. Wired for Learning: Supporting Thinking Skills in the K-2 Classroom. 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019
- Bass Connections Faculty Team Member . OSPRI Lab: Open Source Education Technology . August 2017 - May 2018 2017 - 2018
- Workshop Leader. Professional Development Sessions on Performance Tasks. Durham Public Schools. 2015 - 2015 2015
- Unknown. Durham Public Schools. December 31, 2013 2013
- Unknown. Durham Public Schools. December 31, 2013 2013
- Supervision in Schools & Community Centers. January 2013 - May 2013 2013
- Supervision in Schools & Community Centers. January 11, 2012 - December 12, 2012 2012
- Unknown. AIG Program Audit - Durham Public Schools. December 6, 2011 - December 7, 2011 2011
- Member. AIG Program Standards Task Force. December 31, 2009 - July 1, 2010 2009 - 2010
- Member. AIG Program Standards Task Force. December 31, 2009 - July 1, 2010 2009 - 2010
- Supervision in Schools & Community Centers. January 7, 2009 - April 27, 2009 2009
- Member. NCDPI Superintendent's Parent Advisory Council. December 19, 2008 - July 1, 2010 2008 - 2010
- Network speaker. Parents for the Advancement of Gifted Education. December 1, 2008 2008
- Network speaker. Parents for the Advancement of Gifted Education. December 1, 2008 2008
- Supervision in Schools & Community Centers. January 2008 - May 2008 2008
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Service to the Profession
- reviewer. Gifted Child Quarterly. December 31, 2013 2013
- reviewer. Journal for the Education of Gifted. December 31, 2013 2013
- reviewer. Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG) Editorial Board. December 31, 2013 2013
- Past-President : North Carolina Association for Gifted and Talented. 2013 2013
- Chair, Leadership Development Committee : National Association for Gifted Children. 2012 2012
- consultant. Other Supervisory Consultations. 2011 - 2012 2011 - 2012
- reviewer. Gifted Child Today Advisory Board. 2011 2011
- Vice-President -- Board of Directors : North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented. 2010 2010
- consultant. Other Supervisory Consultations. April 15, 2009 - May 30, 2009 2009
- The North Carolina Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Consortium. 2009 2009
- consultant. Other Supervisory Consultations. 2009 - 2010 2009 - 2010
- reviewer. Journal of Advanced Academics. 2009 2009
- reviewer. Roeper Review. 2009 2009
- reviewer. SENG Update. 2009 2009
- PI : University of Southern Mississippi and Hattiesburg Boys and Girls Club. June 2008 2008
- Editorial Board : Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG). 2008 2008
- Editorial Board Member : Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted. 2008 2008
- Governance Secretary : National Association for the Gifted. 2008 - 2012 2008 - 2012
- Governance Secretary-- Board of Directors : National Association for Gifted Children. 2008 2008
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Service to Duke
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