For March 2023, we are happy to share Sterling Bristow, AP Calculus teacher at Grapevine High School is our Educator of the Month. Nomination comments for this month include: I would love for SAGE to honor Sterling Bristow at GHS for the work that he does for our gifted math students. My son comes home … Continue reading March Educator of the Month: Sterling Bristow
Congratulations Dr. Griffin, Feb Educator of the Month
February's Educator of the Month goes to Dr. Wynette Griffin, Principal for Glenhope Elementary. "This year, she has provided amazing support and tremendous leadership while her campus has experienced difficult events. Thank you for being a light to the students and staff at Glenhope." Every month we work to recognize a member of our GT educator community. … Continue reading Congratulations Dr. Griffin, Feb Educator of the Month
Nate Dunn for January Educator of the Month
The January 2023 Educator of the Month goes to Nate Dunn. As the Cross Timbers MS Engineering & Robotics teacher, and the CTMS FLL Robotics coach, Mr. Dunn works with a lot of the ASPIRE Academy students at CTMS. We are grateful for his commitment to exploring math and science, and making it fun every … Continue reading Nate Dunn for January Educator of the Month
Get Together for Elementary-age GT families
Date: THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023 Time: 5:30 PM Location: Parr Park, unless an alternative indoor location is secured Every year we try to give our families a chance to meet each other. Kids can have some fun playing and making new friends, while parents talk.
Librarians! December 2022 Educators of the Month
A unique nomination came in for December that we just had to select! This month, GC-SAGE recognizes ALL the librarians in the district. Please send your librarian a special note of thanks because we are continually impressed and appreciative for all their hard work. The nomination for district librarians GCISD Librarians do an amazing job … Continue reading Librarians! December 2022 Educators of the Month
Mr. Stephen Murray, November Educator of the Month
Mr. Murray teaches Advanced Physics at Grapevine High School and is our Educator of the Month for November 2022. Mr. Murray teaches an advanced Physics class at GHS. Mr. Murray makes physics exciting, to the point where my kiddo is nearly skipping to the car at the end of each day. He communicates well with … Continue reading Mr. Stephen Murray, November Educator of the Month
GCISD represented at TAGT’s Emerging Leaders Program
TAGT's Emerging Leaders Program recently hosted a panel discussion about Parent and Community Involvement. You can learn more about the Emerging Leaders program at TXgifted.org. Panelists included Todd Kettler, Associate Professor at Baylor University; Kim Farbisz, President of the Gifted Education Family Network; Jamie Weatherall, President of GC-SAGE (Grapevine-Colleyville ISD parent association); Michelle Swain, Director of Gifted … Continue reading GCISD represented at TAGT’s Emerging Leaders Program
SAGE Educator of the Month: October 2022
SAGE honors Andy Tucker, ASPIRE 7th and 8th grade History teacher at CTMS, as the SAGE October Educator of the Month. Here's the nomination description of why Mr. Tucker is a great teacher. My son has had Mr. Tucker for the past two years. Mr. Tucker is not only a great teacher, but he goes … Continue reading SAGE Educator of the Month: October 2022
Ice Cream Social Skills Nov 7
We invite SAGE members to attend, and we welcome parents to volunteer! Please register as a parent volunteer and a student through this link. Register online Computers, phones, online gaming… while beneficial or entertaining, these can be disrupters to the otherwise natural development of social and interpersonal communication skills… especially after a pandemic where the … Continue reading Ice Cream Social Skills Nov 7
Dr. Taliaferro wins NAGC Coordinator of the Year!
GC SAGE is so very proud of Dr. Taliaferro's recognition from the National Association for Gifted Children. She is a 2022-23 GT Coordinator of the Year, selected from schools across the nation. This is a huge tribute to her dedication to GCISD and the GT community. You can read more about the award on the … Continue reading Dr. Taliaferro wins NAGC Coordinator of the Year!