NAGC Blog

I gave to NAGC’s Annual Fund this year because I saw the difference my son’s teachers and NAGC resources have made in our lives. I wanted to show my gratitude by making donations in honor of Spencer’s Math/Science teacher and his gifted specialist. They provided endless support, love and encouragement, and I have no doubt that his successes came from their joint efforts.

The goal of the NAGC Awards Committee is to increase awareness of the talent exemplified by our volunteers, teachers, scholars, and leaders provide on behalf of the field of gifted education and individuals who are gifted and talented. With increased awareness of the award criteria, we not only have identified behaviors that the organization values, but we also provide a structure for individuals who are achievement-driven to aspire to channel their energies and talents. Though achievement of an award is not an end in of itself, such recognition often fuels the motivational fire that burns within individuals, keeping their commitment alive or stoking any remnants of the fires within.