Dr. Taliaferro, center, with the Hamilton Family For several years now, SAGE honors the memory Sherry Hamilton by recognizing a GT Educator with a $500 Award. The 2023 recipient of the Sherry Hamilton Memorial Award goes to Dr. Cheryl Taliaferro, ASPIRE Academy District Liaison. This title of course does not fully explain the depth of … Continue reading Congratulations to Dr. Cheryl Taliaferro: 2023 Sherry Hamilton Educator of the Year!
ASPIRE Family Social — Saturday, April 29th 2023
ASPIRE families and teachers are invited to the annual ASPIRE Family Social hosted by SAGE's ASPIRE Class Representatives! This year will feature a catered meal and a professional quizmaster for a trivia game! Prizes will be awarded by the quizmaster to the 3 teams winning the most points, and for best team spirit. Form a … Continue reading ASPIRE Family Social — Saturday, April 29th 2023
GCSAGE “Conversations with the Candidates for GCISD School Board — April 11, 2023
Don't miss this annual SAGE Event! It’s especially important for families of gifted & talented students in GCISD to recognize that our school board has sole oversight of our GT LEAD, ASPIRE, Advanced Academics, and accelerated math telescoping programs. School districts do not receive adequate designated state funding or any federal funding for gifted & … Continue reading GCSAGE “Conversations with the Candidates for GCISD School Board — April 11, 2023
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
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
Upcoming GT Identification Events
For GT Identification and Services, please find the right event below depending on the age of your child. Parents of Kindergarteners Nov 9 5:30 at the PDEC Add to your calendar via FB event link Parents of students grades 1-4 Nov 16 5:30 at the PDECAdd to your calendar via FB event link GT Identification … Continue reading Upcoming GT Identification Events
SAGE welcomes new teachers for 2022-23 year
SAGE welcomes these new GT LEAD and ASPIRE teachers to our GT Community! Last week, each new teacher received a bundt cake treat and $100 grant from SAGE. GT LEAD - OC Taylor Elementary School - Donna Waters ASPIRE - Glenhope Elementary School - Maggie Bell ASPIRE - Glenhope Elementary School - Jill Mitten ASPIRE … Continue reading SAGE welcomes new teachers for 2022-23 year
Our Statement About Access to Books
SAGE believes every student should have access to books that are best suited to meet their needs. For many students, that means they are reading books written at a level above the grade level or age of the student to fully address the academic challenge and rigor needed to reach their full potential. SAGE will … Continue reading Our Statement About Access to Books
A warm welcome to our new GT Educators ~ Fall 2020
To welcome our new GT educators and help them get settled in their new classrooms, SAGE is awarding a $100 grant to each new elementary GT teacher and a $50 grant to each new secondary teacher. Please join SAGE in extending a warm welcome to the new gifted educators in GCISD: New ASPIRE Teachers: Kay … Continue reading A warm welcome to our new GT Educators ~ Fall 2020