Leslie Abbott

Gifted & Talented

Welcome to GT with Mrs. Abbott

Phone: 512-732-9180 x25090

Welcome to BCE GT! I am so excited for the year, helping facilitate students' curiosity and creativity! I am entering my twelfth year at BCE and my first year as a GT teacher. Prior to GT, I taught Kindergarten and Art.

The well-being of my students, encouraging their intellectual and creative expression, and giving them a supportive and safe space to learn and grow are my top priorities. We all have strengths and challenges, which I honor and celebrate. I strive to create a classroom culture where learning is exploratory and fun and "beautiful oopses" are opportunities.

Here are a few fun facts about me:

I am an easily-inspired creative and I love exploring solutions to problems.
I am a native Austinite and I grew up in Eanes ISD. Go Chaps!
I went to UT and majored in Speech Communication. Hook 'em Horns!
Mr. Abbott and I have 2 grown sons who went to BCE and now live and work in Austin.
I love Corgis.
When I was little, I had a cat and 21 ducks. I have lots of funny duck stories!
I love to dance and garden. Sometimes I dance while I garden.

BCE GT

GT students come to my class daily during their grade level's WIN block. Each day will include a variety of learning opportunities that focus on building students' problem-solving, creative thinking, self-discipline, time management, critical thinking, interpersonal, risk-taking, and quality work skills. Students are encouraged to explore, experiment, make “beautiful oopses,” play, work through frustrations, giggle, and get messy as we observe, create, and respond to our projects.

For more information on the EISD GT Program, please visit the district's GT webpage.

Mrs. Abbott's Classroom Library Books

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